noun
Refers to the act of interpreting or explaining the meaning of a text, especially classical or difficult passages. Often used in academic or literary contexts.
この古典の訓解は難しい。
The interpretation of this classic text is difficult.
先生は古文の訓解を丁寧に行った。
The teacher carefully explained the classical text.
Compound of 訓 (kun, 'explanation, teaching') and 解 (kai, 'untie, solve, explain'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys the idea of unraveling meaning through instruction.