Translation of Japanese word "説明する" to English
説明する
せつめいする
[setsumei-suru]
IPA: /set͡sumeː ɕuɾu/
Meaning
VerbTo make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
How to use
説明する (setsumei suru) — 'to explain'. 説明してください — Please explain. 理由を説明する — explain the reason. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
to explain
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 説明する
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): せつめいする
Romaji Transcription: setsumei-suru
Example Sentences
先生は生徒に説明する。
せんせい は せいと に せつめい する。
The teacher explains to the students.
彼は彼女にその計画を説明する。
かれ は かのじょ に その けいかく を せつめい する。
He explains the plan to her.
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Common phrases
- 説明してください— Please explain
- 先生は生徒に説明する。— The teacher explains to the students.
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What does the Japanese word "説明する" mean?▼
The Japanese word "説明する" means "to explain" in English.
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The word "説明する" is read as "せつめいする" (setsumei-suru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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