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釈

釈 — explanation

Learn the correct stroke order for 釈 (explanation), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 11
On'yomi (音読み)シャクshaku、セキseki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)とくtoku、す.てるsuteru、ゆる.すyurusu
Strokes11
Radical釆
Frequency#1097
Meaningsexplanation

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

会釈えしゃくslight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutationnoun
解釈かいしゃくinterpretation; explanation; readingnoun
釈放しゃくほうrelease; liberation; acquittalnoun
釈明しゃくめいexplanation; vindicationnoun
注釈ちゅうしゃくnotes; comment; remarknoun
保釈ほしゃくbail; releasing on bailnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 釈 (explanation) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 釆.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 釈 is #1097, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

会釈えしゃく — slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation
解釈かいしゃく — interpretation; explanation; reading
釈放しゃくほう — release; liberation; acquittal

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (釆)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 釈 have?

The kanji 釈 (explanation) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 釈?

釈 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 釈 mean?

釈 means: explanation. On'yomi readings: シャク, セキ. Kun'yomi readings: とく, す.てる, ゆる.す.

What JLPT level is 釈?

釈 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.