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.
先生が古典の一節を講釈した。
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.
また彼の長い講釈が始まった。
His long-winded lecture started again.
そんな講釈は聞きたくない。
I don't want to hear that kind of pompous explanation.
noun
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
江戸時代には講釈師が人気を集めた。
During the Edo period, storytelling performers were popular.