JLPT N1 Advanced
説く
To formally explain, advocate, or persuade.
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Other forms
説きます polite form
説いて te-form
説いた plain past
説かない plain negative
1 Verb (Godan, transitive)
To Explain" / "To Advocate
Expounds upon a specific theory, doctrine, or truth to educate or enlighten others.
Example
その 哲学者 は 、 幸福 と は 何 か を 説いた 。
The philosopher explained what happiness is.
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2 Verb (Godan, transitive)
To Persuade" / "To Urge
Uses reasoning or earnest explanation to convince someone to adopt a specific viewpoint or course of action.
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