exegesis; explanation of a text; commentary
A formal, academic term for interpreting and explaining the meaning of a text, especially religious or classical works.
この聖書の釈義は非常に詳しい。
This exegesis of the Bible is very detailed.
Expert knowledge is required for the exegesis of classical texts.
注釈 refers to annotations or notes on a text, while 釈義 focuses on the act of interpreting and explaining the meaning.
exegesis; textual interpretation · biblical exegesis; study of biblical interpretation
Standard modern spelling.
Old-form kanji; not used in modern Japanese.
From Middle Chinese 釋義 (syek ngjeH). The kanji 釈 means 'explain' and 義 means 'meaning'.