釈明(しゃくめい)

しゃくめい
noun, suru verb
explanation; clarification; justification
1. explanation; clarification; justification
The act of explaining one's actions or position, especially to clear up misunderstandings or justify one's conduct in a formal or official context.
記者(きしゃ)会見(かいけん)で釈明(しゃくめい)する。
To make an explanation at a press conference.
社長(しゃちょう)は不祥事(ふしょうじ)について釈明(しゃくめい)を求(もと)められた。
The president was asked to explain the scandal.
いくら釈明(しゃくめい)しても信(しん)じてもらえなかった。
No matter how much I tried to explain, they wouldn't believe me.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 釈明(しゃくめい)を求(もと)める - to demand an explanation
  • 釈明(しゃくめい)会見(かいけん) - explanatory press conference
  • 釈明(しゃくめい)の余地(よち)がない - no room for justification
  • 釈明(しゃくめい)に追(お)われる - to be pressured to explain

USAGE CONTEXT:
Used especially in formal, official, or media contexts, often when someone must explain or justify problematic actions or statements.

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 弁明(べんめい) - vindication, self-justification
  • 弁解(べんかい) - excuse, explanation
  • 説明(せつめい) - explanation (general)
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Added 2026.1.20 22:21
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