English–Japanese
“explain” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitoku
Example
彼は成功の秘訣を説きます。kare wa sei kō no hi ketsu o to ki ma su
He explains the secret to success.
How to say “explain” in Japanese
“Explain” in Japanese is 説く (toku).
Makes a matter clear to someone while guiding the person toward understanding or agreement.
Example sentences with 説く
先生は図を使って分数の考え方を説きました。sen sei wa zu o tsuka tte bun sū no kanga e kata o to ki ma shi ta
The teacher explained the idea of fractions using a diagram.
Tips for using 説く
- Unlike neutral explain, 説く (toku) may also mean advocating an idea or preaching a belief, especially when the speaker seeks the listener's agreement.