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Japanese

せつめい
Meaning: explanation; exposition
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

彼はその計画について詳しく説明した。
He explained the plan in detail.
一から十まで説明してください。
Please explain from one to ten.
彼の説明をようやく了解した。
I finally understood his explanation.
もうこれ以上説明する必要ない。
There's no need to explain any further.
具体的な例を挙げて説明してください。
Please explain by giving concrete examples.

Usage Notes

A general word for explaining something clearly so it can be understood.

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