釈
釈·explanation, interpretation, release
- On-yomi
- シャク
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 解釈 | かいしゃく | interpretation |
| 会釈 | えしゃく | slight bow, nod of greeting |
| 釈明 | しゃくめい | explanation, vindication |
| 注釈 | ちゅうしゃく | annotation, note |
Example sentences
彼の解釈は少し違うと思う。
かれのかいしゃくはすこしちがうとおもう。
I think his interpretation is slightly off.
すれ違うときに軽く会釈した。
すれちがうときにかるくえしゃくした。
I gave a slight nod as we passed each other.
担当者が事情を釈明した。
たんとうしゃがじじょうをしゃくめいした。
The person in charge explained the circumstances.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 会釈 as かいしゃく — it is えしゃく; かいしゃく is 解釈
- Writing 訳 for 釈 in 解釈
Memory aid
Picture it
釆 on the left is grain being sorted apart: picking a text apart grain by grain until it can be explained.
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