noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
expatiation; elaboration; amplification
Used for expanding on a point, giving a detailed explanation, or developing an idea at length. Often used in formal or academic contexts.
彼は自分の意見を敷衍して説明した。
He elaborated on his opinion and explained it in detail.
この点については後ほど敷衍します。
I will expand on this point later.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
clear explanation; paraphrasing
Focuses on making something easier to understand by rephrasing or clarifying. Slightly less common than sense 1.
難しい概念を敷衍して、初心者にもわかるように話した。
He paraphrased the difficult concept so that even beginners could understand.