Japanese phrase
___を説明してください。 ___ o setsu mei shi te ku da sa i
Meaning
Could you explain ___, please?
When to use it
Politely asks someone to make a topic clear. It sounds gentle and is suitable for everyday conversations with teachers, coworkers, or other people.
Example dialogue
この言葉を説明してください。 ko no koto ba o setsu mei shi te ku da sa i
Could you explain this word, please?
はい、例を使って説明します。 ha i rei o tsuka tte setsu mei shi ma su
Sure, I will explain it using an example.