説明する
せつめいする
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
to explain
Examples
使い方を説明してください。
Please explain how to use it.
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📖 How to Use
「説明する」is a verb meaning "to explain." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「説明する」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「説明する」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「説明する」mean in Japanese?+
「説明する」means "to explain". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「説明する」?+
「説明する」is read as「せつめいする」.
Is 「説明する」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「説明する」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「説明する」?+
使い方を説明してください。 — Please explain how to use it.
Practice 「説明する」 with spaced repetition