What is '説明' called in English?

'説明' in English is called "Explanation". Explanation refers to: 何かを明確にする、または理由を提供する声明または説明。

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What is an example sentence for Explanation in Japanese?

English: "The scientist provided a clear explanation of the new discovery." | Japanese: "科学者は新しい発見について明確な説明をしました。"

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explanation Meaning in Japanese (explanation 英語意味)

説明

説明 in English:explanation

Phonetic:せつめい

Quick Answer • 要約

explanation の日本語の意味は「説明」です。 (何かを明確にする、または理由を提供する声明または説明。)

Definitions of Explanation

1
noun
説明
An explanation is a statement or account that makes something clear or provides reasons for it.
何かを明確にする、または理由を提供する声明または説明。
2
noun
説明
It can also refer to the reason or justification given for an action, belief, or event.
行動、信念、または出来事に対して与えられた理由または正当化を指すこともあります。

Example Sentences

“The scientist provided a clear explanation of the new discovery.”

科学者は新しい発見について明確な説明をしました。

“He refused to give any explanation for his absence.”

彼は欠席の理由について一切の説明を拒否した。

“Can you offer a simple explanation for this complex problem?”

この複雑な問題について、簡単な説明をしてもらえますか？

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

clarificationelucidationinterpretation justification account

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

confusion mystery enigmaobfuscation

Inflected Word Forms

adjectiveexplanatory

adjectiveexplainable

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

give an explanationcollocation

To provide reasons or details to make something understandable.

demand an explanationcollocation

To insist on being given reasons or details for something.

beyond explanationexpression

Something so unusual or profound that it cannot be logically understood or accounted for.

explanation Meaning in Japanese (explanation 英語 意味)