説明
The act of clarifying a topic or situation to make it easier for others to understand. It is widely used as both a noun and a suru-verb to describe giving reasons, details, or instructions.
Beispiele
3 von 5先生に宿題のやり方を説明してもらった。
I had the teacher explain how to do the homework.
議長が新しい規則について説明を行いました。
The chairperson provided an explanation regarding the new rules.
なんで遅れたのか説明してよ。
Explain to me why you were late.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Look at the kanji: 説 (to speak/theory) + 明 (bright/clear). To 'setsumei' is to speak until the topic becomes bright and clear.
Schnelles Quiz
商品の使い方がわからないので、詳しく___してください。
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: 説明
Beispiele
先生に宿題のやり方を説明してもらった。
everydayI had the teacher explain how to do the homework.
議長が新しい規則について説明を行いました。
formalThe chairperson provided an explanation regarding the new rules.
なんで遅れたのか説明してよ。
informalExplain to me why you were late.
この論文では、光合成の仕組みが詳しく説明されている。
academicIn this paper, the mechanism of photosynthesis is explained in detail.
次の会議で新プロジェクトの計画を説明します。
businessI will explain the new project plan at the next meeting.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
説明がつく
to be able to be explained / to make sense
説明に困る
to be at a loss for an explanation
納得のいく説明
a satisfactory explanation
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Kaisetsu focuses on commentary or analysis of complex things like news or sports, whereas setsumei is for general clarification.
Annai is specifically about guidance, showing the way, or providing information about a place.
Nutzungshinweise
Setsumei is the most common word for 'explanation' and can be used in almost any situation. It typically follows the pattern [A] が [B] を説明する (A explains B).
Häufige Fehler
Learners sometimes use 'oshieru' (to teach) when they specifically mean explaining a logical reason or a technical process; 'setsumei' is more precise for clarification of facts.
Merkhilfe
Look at the kanji: 説 (to speak/theory) + 明 (bright/clear). To 'setsumei' is to speak until the topic becomes bright and clear.
Wortherkunft
Derived from Middle Chinese, where 説 means 'to speak or persuade' and 明 means 'bright or clear'.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In Japanese culture, providing a thorough 'setsumei' is considered essential for politeness and transparency in customer service and corporate accountability.
Schnelles Quiz
商品の使い方がわからないので、詳しく___してください。
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: 説明
Verwandtes Vokabular
A report or the act of informing someone about the progress...
案内The act of guiding or showing someone the way, or providing...
紹介The act of introducing a person, place, or thing to someone...
理解To grasp the meaning, nature, or logic of something through...
意味'Imi' refers to the meaning, significance, or sense of a wor...
理由A noun used to explain the cause, motive, or justification f...
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