Translation and Meaning of: 説 - setsu
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 説 (setsu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: setsu
Kana: せつ
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: theory
Meaning in English: theory
Definition: Make others understand using words, theories, etc.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (説) setsu
The Japanese word 説 (setsu) means "theory" or "explanation". It is composed of the characters 言 (gen) meaning "word" or "speaking", and 切 (setsu) meaning "cutting" or "dividing". The combination of these characters suggests the idea of "cutting words" or "splitting words into explanations". The word 説 is often used in academic or scientific contexts to refer to a theory or explanation based on evidence and logical arguments.How to Write in Japanese - (説) setsu
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (説) setsu:
Synonyms and Similar - (説) setsu
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
語り; 説明; 説く; 解説; 説話; 説教; 説得; 説法
Words containing: 説
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: とく
Romaji: toku
Translation / Meaning:
explain; defend; preach; persuade
Kana: でんせつ
Romaji: densetsu
Translation / Meaning:
tradition; legend; folklore
Kana: せっとく
Romaji: settoku
Translation / Meaning:
persuasion
Kana: せつめい
Romaji: setsumei
Translation / Meaning:
Explanation; Exhibition
Kana: しょうせつ
Romaji: shousetsu
Translation / Meaning:
romance; history
Kana: しゃせつ
Romaji: shasetsu
Translation / Meaning:
editorial; main article
Kana: がくせつ
Romaji: gakusetsu
Translation / Meaning:
theory
Kana: がいせつ
Romaji: gaisetsu
Translation / Meaning:
general statement; outline
Kana: かいせつ
Romaji: kaisetsu
Translation / Meaning:
explanation; comment
Kana: えんぜつ
Romaji: enzetsu
Translation / Meaning:
speech; address
Words with the same pronunciation: せつ setsu
Example Sentences - (説) setsu
Below are some example sentences:
描写は小説や詩において非常に重要な要素です。
Miyashou wa shousetsu ya shi ni oite hijou ni juuyou na youso desu
The description is a very important element in novels and poems.
Description is a very important factor in novels and poems.
- 描写 (byousha) - description
- 小説 (shousetsu) - romance, fiction
- 詩 (shi) - poetry
- において (ni oite) - in, within
- 非常に (hijou ni) - extremely
- 重要な (juuyou na) - important
- 要素 (yousu) - element
- です (desu) - é
伝説は永遠に語り継がれる。
Densetsu wa eien ni kataritsugareru
Legends are told forever.
The legend is passed down forever.
- 伝説 - legend
- は - topic particle
- 永遠に - forever
- 語り継がれる - is transmitted
彼を説得するのは難しいです。
Kare wo settoku suru no wa muzukashii desu
It's hard to convince him.
It's hard to convince him.
- 彼 - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "he"
- を - direct object particle in Japanese
- 説得する - Japanese verb meaning "to convince"
- のは - particle of subjectivity in Japanese
- 難しい - Japanese adjective meaning "difficult"
- です - verb to be/estar in Japanese
学説に基づいて研究を進める。
Gakusetsu ni motozuite kenkyuu wo susumeru
Proceed with research based on academic theory.
Provide theory-based research.
- 学説 - academic theory
- に - particle that indicates the target or object of the action
- 基づいて - based on, based on
- 研究 - research, study
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the action
- 進める - advance, progress
この小説の粗筋を教えてください。
Kono shousetsu no sosujin wo oshiete kudasai
Please tell me the synopsis of this novel.
Please tell me the approximate line of this novel.
- この - demonstrative pronoun that indicates something close to the speaker
- 小説 - noun meaning "novel" or "fictional story"
- の - particle that indicates possession or relationship between two things
- 粗筋 - noun meaning "outline" or "basic summary"
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 教えて - verb meaning "teach" or "inform"
- ください - expression indicating a polite request
この説明は明瞭でした。
Kono setsumei wa meiryou deshita
This explanation was clear.
- この - demonstrative "this"
- 説明 - noun "explanation"
- は - topic particle
- 明瞭 - adjective "clear"
- でした - polite past form of the verb "to be"
この小説の作者は誰ですか？
Kono shousetsu no sakusha wa dare desu ka?
Who is the author of this novel?
- この - demonstrative "this"
- 小説 - noun "romance"
- の - possessive particle "of"
- 作者 - noun "author"
- は - topic particle "is"
- 誰 - interrogative pronoun "who"
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
- か - interrogative particle "?"
この小説は名作だと思います。
Kono shousetsu wa meisaku da to omoimasu
I think this novel is a masterpiece.
I think this novel is a masterpiece.
- この - demonstrative "this"
- 小説 - noun "romance/novel"
- は - topic particle
- 名作 - noun "masterpiece"
- だ - verb "to be" in the affirmative form
- と - quote particle
- 思います - verb "think" in the polite form
この作家の小説はとても面白いです。
Kono sakka no shousetsu wa totemo omoshiroi desu
This writer's novel is very interesting.
- この - demonstrative that indicates proximity, in this case, "this"
- 作家 - noun meaning "writer"
- の - particle that indicates possession, in this case, "of"
- 小説 - noun meaning "novel" or "soap opera"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "about"
- とても - adverb meaning "very"
- 面白い - adjective meaning "interesting" or "fun"
- です - auxiliary verb that indicates the polite form of the present, in this case, "é"
この小説は長編です。
Kono shousetsu wa chouhen desu
This novel is a feature film.
- この - this
- 小説 - romance, story
- は - topic particle
- 長編 - long romance
- です - to be
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "theory" é "(説) setsu". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
