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細説 (さいせつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

細さい説せつ

さ

い

せ

つ

Meanings

1

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

detailed explanation; minute explanation

Used for giving a thorough, point-by-point explanation. Often implies a formal or careful exposition.

彼かれはその問もん題だいについて細さい説せつした。
He gave a detailed explanation of the issue.
この本ほんは日本にほんの歴れき史しを細さい

説せつ

し

て

いる

。

This book explains Japanese history in detail.

Kanji

細dainty, get thin, taper
説opinion, theory, explanation

Similar words

説せつ明めい
説明 is the general word for explanation. 細説 is more specific, emphasizing a detailed, minute explanation.
詳しょう説せつ
詳説 also means detailed explanation, but 細説 can imply even finer detail or a more meticulous breakdown.

Etymology

Compound of 細 (さい, 'fine, minute') and 説 (せつ, 'explanation'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from its components.