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説き示す (ときしめす) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
godan verb (-su)
explain and demonstrate ; expound
Used when someone explains a concept, method, or truth while also demonstrating or making it clear, often in a didactic or persuasive context. Slightly formal and literary.
説せつ
の
正ただ
し
さ
を
説と
き
示しめ
そう
と
熱ねつ
弁べん
を
ふるっ
た
。
He spoke passionately, trying to expound the correctness of his theory.
Kanji 説 opinion, theory, explanation 示 show, indicate, point out Similar words 説せつ 明めい する The most common word for 'explain'; 説き示す adds a nuance of demonstrating or making something evident, and is more formal and less frequent.
示しめ す Means 'to show' or 'to indicate'; 説き示す combines explanation with demonstration, implying a more thorough exposition.
Etymology Compound of 説く (explain, persuade) and 示す (show, demonstrate). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from its components.
