JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
説 — opinion
- Reading
- セツ・ゼイ・と.く
- Meaning
- opinion; theory; explanation; rumor
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
説 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is セツ・ゼイ・と.く and it means opinion; theory; explanation; rumor. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
説 appears in everyday japanese words such as 説 (theory), 伝説 (tradition) and 学説 (theory).
Japanese words containing 説
Frequently asked questions
What does 説 mean in Japanese?
説 means opinion; theory; explanation; rumor in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 説 read?
説 is read セツ・ゼイ・と.く. Reading it inside real words — 説 and 伝説 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 説 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 説 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 説 in a word?
A common word containing 説 is 説 (せつ) — "theory". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 説 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 説 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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