Word details
敷衍
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 敷衍.
Dictionary
Entry
1
expatiation; enlargement (e.g. on a point); elaboration; amplification
2
clear explanation; paraphrasing
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
敷
spread, pave, sit, promulgate
15 strokesFrequency 1,212JLPT N1Grade 8
On
フ
Kun
し.く-し.き
Nanori
しきにゅう
衍
overflowing
9 strokes
On
エン
Kun
あまりしくはびこ.る
延
prolong, stretching
7 strokesFrequency 747JLPT N2Grade 6
On
エン
Kun
の.びるの.べるの.べの.ばす
Nanori
たかのぶのべ
布
linen, cloth, spread, distribute
5 strokesFrequency 877JLPT N2Grade 5
On
フホ
Kun
ぬのし.くきれ
Nanori
うのほ
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