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Kanji dictionary: 釈 (explanation)
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釈
Explanation
This kanji has
11
strokes. It is being learnt at
grade 8
.
This kanji belongs to
jōyō (regular-use)
kanji.
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Meaning:
explanation
On reading:
シャク、セキ
shaku, seki
Kun reading:
とく、す-てる、ゆる-す
toku, su-teru, yuru-su
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釈明
しゃくめい
an explanation, an apology, vindication ☆=弁明(べんめい)
釈放
しゃくほう
release, discharge, acquittal
釈迦
しゃか
Sakyamuni, Gautama, the Buddha
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