Meaning

Primary

Written Explanation

Alternatives

Instructions, Manual

Word Type

noun

Explanation

An explanation (説明) in writing is a written explanation. I guess sometimes you don't want to do your explanations in person, huh?

Reading

せつめいしょ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

説明書通りにやれば大丈夫ですよ。

Just follow the instructions and you'll be fine.

昨日買ったアイスクリームメーカーに説明書がついていませんでした。

The instructions for the ice cream maker I bought yesterday were missing.

新しいゲームをする時に説明書を読んでから始めるタイプですか。それとも、説明書は読まずにいきなり始めるタイプですか。

When you play a new game, are you the type of person who reads the instructions first or do you start playing without reading them?

Kanji Composition