説
せつ · setsu
Theory
- theory, doctrine
- opinion, view
- rumour, rumor, gossip, hearsay
high first, then falls · what is pitch accent?
Example sentences
ガイドが絵を説明しています。
がいどがえをせつめいしています。
The guide is explaining the painting.
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この件については、私から説明させてください。
このけんについては、わたしからせつめいさせてください。
Please let me explain about this matter.
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会議中に長々と説明させられて、疲れました。
かいぎちゅうにながながとせつめいさせられて、つかれました。
I was made to explain at length during the meeting, and I got tired.
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学芸員が作品を解説してくださいます。
がくげいいんがさくひんをかいせつしてくださいます。
The curator will explain the works to us.
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What does 説 mean?
Theory. It can also mean: theory, doctrine; opinion, view; rumour, rumor, gossip, hearsay.
How do you pronounce 説?
せつ (setsu). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.
What JLPT level is 説?
JLPT N2 — upper intermediate. See the JLPT N2 guide.
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