1.
to explain, to describe
To make something clear or understandable by describing it in detail.
もう一度説明してください。
Please explain it one more time.
彼女は理由を詳しく説明した。
She explained the reason in detail.
説明するまでもないことだ。
It goes without saying. / It needs no explanation.
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COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 説明を求める: to ask for an explanation
- 説明を聞く: to listen to an explanation
- 説明不足: lack of explanation
RELATED TERMS:
- 説明書: instruction manual
- 説明会: briefing session, information session