Kanji

釈

explanation

Kanji

Grade

Grade 8

Strokes

11 strokes

Radical

釆部

On'yomi (Chinese Reading)

シャク, セキ

Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)

とく, すてる, ゆるす

Nanori (Name Reading)

とき

Common Readings

シャク

Example sentences

解釈 かいしゃく
人によってその映画の結末の解釈は異なる。

The interpretation of the movie's ending differs depending on the person.

正文 せいぶん
条約の解釈では、英語版の正文が基準になった。

When interpreting the treaty, the English version of the authentic text became the standard.

会釈 えしゃく
彼女は軽く会釈をして部屋を出た。

She gave a slight bow and left the room.

釈然とする しゃくぜんとする
彼の説明を聞いても、何だか釈然としない気持ちが残った。

Even after hearing his explanation, I was left with a feeling that wasn't quite right.

モヤモヤ モヤモヤ
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.

釈放 しゃくほう
証拠不十分で、被疑者は釈放された。

The suspect was released due to insufficient evidence.

刑務所 けいむしょ
彼は刑務所から釈放されたばかりだ。

He has just been released from prison.

注釈 ちゅうしゃく
この本の巻末には詳細な注釈が付いている。

There are detailed annotations at the end of this book.

釈迦 しゃか
彼は釈迦の教えを求めてインドへ旅立った。

He set out for India in search of the teachings of Shaka.

説法 せっぽう
釈迦に説法だとは存じますが、一言申し上げます。

I know it's like preaching to the Buddha, but let me say one thing.

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