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What does 説明 (せつめい, setsumei) mean?

説明 (せつめい, setsumei) means explanation.

Quick facts
Readingせつめい
Romajisetsumei
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
せつめい
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonsetsumei

explanation

  1. 1noun · suru verb · transitive explanation; exposition; description

Example sentences

  • The teacher explained how to use it.

  • Could you explain it one more time?

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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