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釈 — interpret; explain

釈 means “interpret; explain”. It is a JLPT N1 kanji written with 11 strokes. On'yomi: シャク (shaku). It has no common kun'yomi.

釈
Stroke order of 釈
Meaning
interpret; explain
On'yomi
シャク (shaku)
Kun'yomi
—
Strokes
11
Level
JLPT N1 · set Words & language 2

How to remember 釈

Sounds like 尺: both read シャク.

Parts: 丿 slash · 米 rice · 尺 measure

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