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説 kanji: meaning “explanation”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N314 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
explanation
On'yomi
セツ、ゼイ
Kun'yomi
と・く

Picture story to remember 説

My elder brother (兄) speaks slowly, and his words (言) are a clear explanation.

Parts in this story:兄, 言

How to write 説: stroke order

説 is written with 14 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 説

Practice this kanji in the app

Review 説 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.

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Kanji that share parts with 説.