説
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 説
1
Noun, used as a suffix
theory; doctrine
Examples
あなたがなんと言おうと、私はやはりその説が正しいと思う。
For all you say, I still believe in the truth of the theory.
2
opinion; view
3
rumour; rumor; gossip; hearsay
Kanji in this Word
説
14 strokes
Frequency: 326
JLPT N3
Grade 4
Meanings
opinion
theory
explanation
rumor
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セツ
ゼイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
と.く
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さとし
とき
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