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説

説 — opinion, theory, explanation

Learn the correct stroke order for 説 (opinion), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 414 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)セツsetsu、ゼイzei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)と.くtoku
Strokes14
Radical言
Frequency#326
Meaningsopinion, theory, explanation, rumor

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

演説えんぜつspeech; addressnoun
解説かいせつexplanation; commentary; expositionnoun
学説がくせつtheorynoun
逆説ぎゃくせつparadoxnoun
社説しゃせつeditorial; leading article; leadernoun
序説じょせつintroductionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 説 (opinion) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 言.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 説 is #326, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

演説えんぜつ — speech; address
解説かいせつ — explanation; commentary; exposition
学説がくせつ — theory

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (言)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 説 have?

The kanji 説 (opinion) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 説?

説 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 説 mean?

説 means: opinion, theory, explanation, rumor. On'yomi readings: セツ, ゼイ. Kun'yomi readings: と.く.

What JLPT level is 説?

説 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.