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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 説

Noun
Freq #4557
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

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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