B1 noun/suru-verb Neutro

説明

/set͡sɯᵝmeː/

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.

Exemplos

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1

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.

2

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.

3

なんで遅れたのか説明してよ。

Explain to me why you were late.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
説明
Verb
説明する
Adjetivo
説明的
Relacionado
説明書
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Dica de memorização

Look at the kanji: 説 (to speak/theory) + 明 (bright/clear). To 'setsumei' is to speak until the topic becomes bright and clear.

Quiz rápido

商品の使い方がわからないので、詳しく___してください。

Correto!

A resposta correta é: 説明

Exemplos

1

先生に宿題のやり方を説明してもらった。

everyday

I had the teacher explain how to do the homework.

2

議長が新しい規則について説明を行いました。

formal

The chairperson provided an explanation regarding the new rules.

3

なんで遅れたのか説明してよ。

informal

Explain to me why you were late.

4

この論文では、光合成の仕組みが詳しく説明されている。

academic

In this paper, the mechanism of photosynthesis is explained in detail.

5

次の会議で新プロジェクトの計画を説明します。

business

I will explain the new project plan at the next meeting.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
説明
Verb
説明する
Adjetivo
説明的
Relacionado
説明書

Colocações comuns

説明を聞く to listen to an explanation
説明を加える to add an explanation
説明を求める to demand an explanation
詳しい説明 a detailed explanation
説明不足 insufficient explanation

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

説明 vs 解説

Kaisetsu focuses on commentary or analysis of complex things like news or sports, whereas setsumei is for general clarification.

説明 vs 案内

Annai is specifically about guidance, showing the way, or providing information about a place.

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Notas de uso

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).

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Erros comuns

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.

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Dica de memorização

Look at the kanji: 説 (to speak/theory) + 明 (bright/clear). To 'setsumei' is to speak until the topic becomes bright and clear.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from Middle Chinese, where 説 means 'to speak or persuade' and 明 means 'bright or clear'.

Padrões gramaticais

〜の説明 (explanation of...) 〜を説明する (to explain...) 説明を受ける (to receive an explanation)
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Contexto cultural

In Japanese culture, providing a thorough 'setsumei' is considered essential for politeness and transparency in customer service and corporate accountability.

Quiz rápido

商品の使い方がわからないので、詳しく___してください。

Correto!

A resposta correta é: 説明

Palavras relacionadas

仮説

B1

仮説とは、ある現象を説明するために、真偽はともかくとして、とりあえず設定した仮の答えのことです。科学的方法の出発点となり、実験や観察によって検証される必要があります。

保護

A1

The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or loss by providing care or creating boundaries. It is a versatile term in Japanese used for social welfare, environmental conservation, and digital security.

革命

A1

A fundamental and sudden change in political power or social structure, often involving a shift in governance. It also refers to a major, transformative shift in technology, thought, or a specific field that completely alters how things are done.

拡大

A1

The act of making something larger in size, scale, or scope. It is frequently used for physical enlargement (like a photo) or abstract growth (like a business or a problem).

販売

A1

The act of selling goods or services to customers, typically within a commercial or professional context. It refers to the business process of making items available for purchase.

取引

A1

A transaction or business deal involving the exchange of money, goods, or services. It refers to the process of doing business with another party or making a trade.

貯金

A1

The act of saving money or the amount of money saved, typically in a bank or a piggy bank. It refers to setting aside funds for future use rather than spending them immediately.

借金

A1

A sum of money that is borrowed from a person or an institution and is expected to be paid back. It refers to the state of owing money or the specific amount of debt accumulated.

利益

A1

Refers to the financial profit a company or individual makes after deducting expenses. It also describes a general benefit, advantage, or gain that someone receives from a situation or action.

損失

A1

A formal noun referring to the loss of something valuable, such as money, property, or time. It is commonly used in business or serious contexts to describe a reduction in value or a disadvantageous outcome.

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