JLPT N1 · 11 strokes
Kanji 釈: "explanation"
The kanji 釈 means "explanation". It is written with 11 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N1, read シャク, セキ in on'yomi and とく, す.てる, ゆる.す in kun'yomi.
Stroke order
Strokes are written in the order of the numbers. The order is not decorative: it is what gives the character its balance, and it is also how handwriting search works in Japanese dictionaries.
Readings
On'yomi (Sino-Japanese reading)
シャクセキ
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
とくす.てるゆる.す
In a kun'yomi reading, the dot separates the kanji from its okurigana: かた.る is read かたる and written 語る. A hyphen marks a bound position, like -び in 日.
At a glance
| Meaning | explanation |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 11 |
| JLPT level | N1 |
| Taught in Japan | secondary school |
| Frequency rank | 1097 of 2,501 |
Common words with 釈
The most frequent words using this kanji, most common first, with furigana readings. Click one to open it in the reader.
- 解釈interpretation; explanation; reading; construction
- 会釈slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation · consideration; thoughtfulness
- 釈然とするto be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
- 釈放release; liberation; acquittal
- 釈明explanation; vindication
- 講釈explanation (of a text, phrase, etc.); lecture; exposition · explanation (in a pompous fashion); (long-winded) lecture
- 注釈notes; comment; remark; annotation
- 釈迦Gautama Buddha; Shakyamuni; the historical Buddha
- 拡大解釈broad interpretation
- 希釈dilution
- 保釈bail; releasing on bail
- お釈迦様Buddha; Shakyamuni; the historical Buddha (5th century BCE?)
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