JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
釈 — explanation
- Reading
- シャク・セキ・とく・す.てる・ゆる.す
- Meaning
- explanation
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
釈 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is シャク・セキ・とく・す.てる・ゆる.す and it means explanation. 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.
釈 appears in everyday japanese words such as 解釈 (explanation).
Japanese words containing 釈
Frequently asked questions
What does 釈 mean in Japanese?
釈 means explanation in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 釈 read?
釈 is read シャク・セキ・とく・す.てる・ゆる.す. Reading it inside real words — 解釈 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 釈 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 釈 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 釈 in a word?
A common word containing 釈 is 解釈 (かいしゃく) — "explanation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 釈 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 釈 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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