noun
exegesis; explanation of a text; commentary
A formal, academic term for interpreting and explaining the meaning of a text, especially religious or classical works.
この聖書の釈義は非常に詳しい。
This exegesis of the Bible is very detailed.
古典の釈義には専門的な知識が必要だ。
Expert knowledge is required for the exegesis of classical texts.
From Middle Chinese 釋義 (syek ngjeH). The kanji 釈 means 'explain' and 義 means 'meaning'.