explain in Japanese
explain in Japanese is 説明, 教える — explain means to make something clear or easier to understand.
explain in Japanese
説明
Pronounced: setsumei
(transitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
教える
Pronounced: oshieru
(transitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
What does "explain" mean?
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verb To make something clear or easier to understand.
"Can you explain how this machine works?"
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verb To give the reason or cause for something.
"He explained his absence by saying he'd been ill."
explain in a sentence
- Can you explain how this machine works?
- The teacher explained the math problem step by step.
- He explained his absence by saying he'd been ill.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "explain" in Japanese?
"explain" in Japanese is 説明, 教える. explain means: To make something clear or easier to understand.
How do you pronounce 説明?
"explain" in Japanese is 説明, pronounced "setsumei".
How do you use "explain" in a sentence?
Example: "Can you explain how this machine works?" In Japanese, "explain" is 説明, 教える.
Are there other ways to say "explain" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "explain": 説明, 教える.
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