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釈明する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 釈明する | 釈明しない |
| Polite | 釈明します | 釈明しません |
| Past polite | 釈明しました | 釈明しませんでした |
| Past | 釈明した | 釈明しなかった |
| Te-form | 釈明して | 釈明しないで |
| Desire | 釈明したい | 釈明したくない |
| Potential | 釈明できる | 釈明できない |
| Passive | 釈明される | 釈明されない |
| Causative | 釈明させる | 釈明させない |
| Causative passive | 釈明させられる | 釈明させられない |
| Volitional | 釈明しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 釈明しましょう | |
| Imperative | 釈明しろ | 釈明するな |
| Conditional | 釈明すれば | 釈明しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 釈明したら | 釈明しなかったら |
Meanings
1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
A formal explanation or justification, often used when clarifying one's position, actions, or clearing up misunderstandings, especially in public or official settings.
The minister gave an explanation about the allegations at the press conference.
He submitted a document to explain his actions.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に釈明するto give an explanation/justification to someone
The prime minister held a press conference to explain himself to the public.
- 釈明を求めるto demand an explanation
The opposition party demanded an explanation from the minister.
- 釈明会見を開くto hold a press conference to explain oneself
The company held a press conference to explain the scandal.
- 〈事〉について釈明するto explain/justify oneself regarding a matter
He explained himself regarding that remark.