説 means “explain, theory”

せつ · setsu

Also: opinion, explanation, rumor

Kun'yomi (Japanese reading)

とく

On'yomi (Chinese reading)

セツ, ゼイ

JLPT N4 · Taught in grade 4 · 14 strokes

The story

Words (言) that make a listener open up with delight: explanation as the pleasure of finally understanding. A 説明 unties the knot; a 小説, a novel, explains the human heart at length.

Used in 説明 (setsumei, explanation), 小説 (shousetsu, novel), and 伝説 (densetsu, legend)

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