Japanese

とする

しゃくぜんとする
Meaning: to feel satisfied (with an explanation); to be clear of doubt
Part of Speech: Verb, Suru verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 釈然とする 釈然としない
Polite 釈然とします 釈然としません
Past 釈然とした 釈然としなかった
Polite + Past 釈然としました 釈然としませんでした
Te-form 釈然として 釈然としなくて
Potential 釈然とできる 釈然とできない
Passive 釈然とされる 釈然とされない
Causative 釈然とさせる 釈然とさせない
Imperative 釈然としろ 釈然とするな

Handwriting

釈
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Example sentences

Even after hearing his explanation, I was left with a feeling that wasn't quite right.
釈然としない説明に、心がモヤモヤしている。
I feel unsettled by the unsatisfactory explanation.

Usage Notes

Used when doubt or suspicion is cleared away and one feels refreshed or satisfied. Often used in the negative form '釈然としない' to mean feeling unconvinced.

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