Moji Ninja

説 — explain; theory

説 means “explain; theory”. It is a JLPT N4 kanji written with 14 strokes. On'yomi: セツ (setsu). Kun'yomi: と(く) (toku). You'll see it in words such as 説 (setsu, “theory; opinion”).

説
Stroke order of 説
Meaning
explain; theory
On'yomi
セツ (setsu)
Kun'yomi
と(く) (toku)
Strokes
14
Level
JLPT N4 · set Writing & questions

How to remember 説

Words (言) from an older brother (兄), eyebrows up (丷) with excitement: explaining.

Parts: 言 say; words · 丷 horns · 兄 older brother

Words with 説

WordReadingMeaning
説せつ setsu ontheory; opinion
説くとく toku kunto explain; to preach

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