N1
釈 meaning and readings
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Kanji
釈
N1
- Meaning
- interpret, explain
- Onyomi
- シャク
- Kunyomi
- -
- Formula
- 釈 = 釆 + 尺。
Story
釈 is analyzed as a combination of 釆 (animal footprints), 尺 (horseshoe) and denotes interpret, explain.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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