Kanji for "Explanation"

4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "explanation". The most popular choice is shown first.

解

Top pick

unravel, notes, key, explanation, understanding, untie, undo, solve, answer, cancel, absolve, explain, minute

Reading: kai

13 strokes · wisdom

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Related kanji for "explanation"

説

explanation

setsu

14 strokes釈

explanation

shaku

11 strokes訓

explanation

kun · wisdom

10 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for explanation?

The most common kanji for "explanation" is 解, read as kai. It means unravel, notes, key. Related kanji: 説 (explanation), 釈 (explanation), 訓 (explanation).

How many strokes does 解 have?

解 has 13 strokes.