Kanji

What does the kanji 釈 mean?

釈 means explanation, interpretation. On'yomi シャク、セキ. Kun'yomi とく、す.てる、ゆる.す.

Quick facts
On'yomiシャク、セキ
Kun'yomiとく、す.てる、ゆる.す
Strokes11
Main radical釆
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi シャク、セキKun'yomi とく、す.てる、ゆる.す
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework11 strokes

explanation, interpretation

Memory hook

Sorting (釆) each grain apart to make the meaning plain — EXPLAIN, INTERPRET, RELEASE.

Stroke order · 11 strokes

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Common words

  • 解釈かいしゃくinterpretation

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.