釈: the kanji for explain; release
釈 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means explain; release. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
釈 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
釈 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
シャク (shaku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 解釈かいしゃく · kaishaku | interpretation |
| 釈明しゃくめい · shakumei | explanation; vindication |
| 釈放しゃくほう · shakuhō | release (from custody) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この文は二通りに解釈できる。Kono bun wa futatōri ni kaishaku dekiru.This sentence can be interpreted in two ways.
- 社長が記者会見で釈明した。Shachō ga kisha kaiken de shakumei shita.The president gave an explanation at a press conference.
- 容疑者は翌日釈放された。Yōgisha wa yokujitsu shakuhō sareta.The suspect was released the next day.
- 人によって解釈が違う。Hito ni yotte kaishaku ga chigau.Interpretations differ from person to person.
- その発言について釈明を求められた。Sono hatsugen ni tsuite shakumei o motomerareta.He was asked to explain the remark.
Questions about 釈
How many strokes does 釈 have?
釈 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 釈?
The on readings are shaku (シャク). 釈 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 釈?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 釈
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.