講釈する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 講釈する | 講釈しない |
| Polite | 講釈します | 講釈しません |
| Past polite | 講釈しました | 講釈しませんでした |
| Past | 講釈した | 講釈しなかった |
| Te-form | 講釈して | 講釈しないで |
| Desire | 講釈したい | 講釈したくない |
| Potential | 講釈できる | 講釈できない |
| Passive | 講釈される | 講釈されない |
| Causative | 講釈させる | 講釈させない |
| Causative passive | 講釈させられる | 講釈させられない |
| Volitional | 講釈しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 講釈しましょう | |
| Imperative | 講釈しろ | 講釈するな |
| Conditional | 講釈すれば | 講釈しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 講釈したら | 講釈しなかったら |
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
explanation; exposition; lecture
Neutral term for explaining a text, phrase, or concept, often in an academic or instructional context.
The teacher explained a passage from the classics.
His explanation was very easy to understand.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
long-winded lecture; pompous explanation
Often carries a negative nuance of being overly detailed, self-important, or tedious. Used when someone drones on about a topic.
His long-winded lecture started again.
I don't want to hear that kind of pompous explanation.
Archaic term for a style of oral storytelling popular in the Edo period, similar to 講談. Not used in modern Japanese outside historical contexts.
See also: 講談
During the Edo period, storytelling performers were popular.