せつ

Theory; opinion; explanation

N3noun·setsu

How to remember it

The kanji 説 means "explain" — a 説 is the idea or theory someone is putting forward.

Example sentences

  • 新しい説が発表された。

    あたらしいせつがはっぴょうされた。

    A new theory was announced.

  • 二つの説がある。

    ふたつのせつがある。

    There are two theories.

Usage

Common in compounds like 学説 (academic theory) or 進化説.

Related words

説明学説仮説反論

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