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釈明 (しゃくめい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
explanation ; vindication
A formal explanation or justification, often used when clarifying one's position, actions, or clearing up misunderstandings, especially in public or official settings.
彼かれ は 自じ 分ぶん の 行こう 動どう を 釈しゃく 明めい する ため に 文ぶん 書しょ を 提てい 出しゅつ し た 。
He submitted a document to explain his actions.
Similar words 説せつ 明めい 説明 is a general, neutral term for explanation. 釈明 is more formal and implies justifying or clearing up a specific point of doubt or accusation.
弁べん 明めい 弁明 also means explanation or justification, but often carries a stronger nuance of defending oneself against criticism. 釈明 focuses more on clarifying facts.
Etymology From 釈 (しゃく, 'to explain, release') + 明 (めい, 'clear, bright'). The combination conveys making something clear through explanation.
