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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
verb
Pronounced: setsumei
(transitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
教える
verb
Pronounced: oshieru
(transitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

What does "explain" mean?

  1. verb To make something clear or easier to understand.
    "Can you explain how this machine works?"
  2. 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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