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世に説く (よにとく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
expression, godan verb (-ku)
set forth ; put forward ; present for consideration
Used for formally presenting an idea, theory, or argument to the world or public. The 'explain the facts of life' gloss is a rare, euphemistic use; the 'preach' gloss is a loose equivalent in some contexts.
この 本ほん は 著ちょ 者しゃ が 長なが 年ねん 温あたた め て き た 思し 想そう を 世よ に 説と く もの だ 。
This book presents the ideas the author has nurtured for many years.
Kanji 世 generation, world, society 説 opinion, theory, explanation Similar words 説と く 説く alone means 'to explain' or 'to preach', while 世に説く specifically means to present something to the public or the world.
発はっ 表ぴょう する 発表する is a general term for 'announce' or 'present', whereas 世に説く carries a more formal, often philosophical or ideological nuance of advocating an idea to society.
Etymology Compound of 世 (yo, 'world, society') + に (ni, particle) + 説く (toku, 'to explain, preach'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern of adverbial phrases with に modifying a verb.
