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What does 説 (せつ, setsu) mean?

説 (せつ, setsu) means theory, view.

Quick facts
Readingせつ
Romajisetsu
Part of speechnoun, noun suffix
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
せつ
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonsetsu

theory, view

  1. 1noun · noun suffix theory; doctrine
  2. 2noun opinion; view
  3. 3noun rumour; rumor; gossip

Example sentences

  • A new theory has been announced.

  • I don't think that theory is correct.

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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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