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“interpretation” in Japanese

Japanese

Also通訳 (tsūyaku)

Pronunciation

Romajikaishaku

Example

その話の解釈は人によって違います。so no hanashi no kai shaku wa hito ni yo tte chiga i ma su

People have different interpretations of that story.

Illustration for 解釈 (interpretation)

How to say “interpretation” in Japanese

“Interpretation” in Japanese is 解釈 (kaishaku).

It gives words, events, or ideas a particular meaning by connecting them with a person's understanding.

Full entry for 解釈: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 解釈

この表現は、文脈によって解釈が変わります。ko no hyō gen wa bun myaku ni yo tte kai shaku ga ka wa ri ma su

The interpretation of this expression changes depending on the context.

Tips for using 解釈

  • In everyday Japanese, 解釈 (kaishaku) usually concerns the meaning assigned to words, events, or rules, while interpreting spoken language is more often 通訳 (tsūyaku).

Other Japanese words for “interpretation”

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通訳

tsūyaku

nouninterpretation

国際会議では通訳が必要です。koku sai kai gi de wa tsū yaku ga hitsu yō de su

Interpretation is needed at international meetings.

“interpretation” in other languages