説
opinion · theory · explanation · rumor
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
speech + 兑
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and exchange. Explaining with words.
Symbolism
Explanation, theory, persuasion. Represents logical communication.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
諸説紛々
しょせつふんぷん
divergent opinions abound; opinion is divided; there are many rumors afloat; divergent opinions abound
名論卓説
めいろんたくせつ
excellent opinions and theories; excellent opinions and theories
異端邪説
いたんじゃせつ
heretical doctrine (thought, faith); heretical doctrine (thought, faith)
街談巷説
がいだんこうせつ
street gossips and idle rumors; street gossips and idle rumors
高論卓説
こうろんたくせつ
an excellent opinion; an insightful view; an excellent opinion
道聴塗説
どうちょうとせつ
shallow-minded mouthing of secondhand information; shallow-minded mouthing of secondhand information
Proverbs & Idioms
説得力がある
せっとくりょくがある
To be persuasive
Having the power to convince others
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 説 mean in Japanese?
説 means opinion, theory, explanation, rumor.
How do you read 説?
On'yomi: セツ、ゼイ (SETSU, ZEI). Kun'yomi: と.く (toku).
How many strokes does 説 have?
説 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 説 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 説 (opinion, theory, explanation, rumor) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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