(せつめいしょ)

せつめいしょ
noun
instruction manual; explanatory document
1. instruction manual; user's guide
A document that explains how to use or assemble a product. Often included with appliances, electronics, and furniture.
説明書(せつめいしょ)()んでください
Please read the instruction manual.
説明書(せつめいしょ)複雑(ふくざつ)すぎて()からない
The instruction manual is too complicated and I can't understand it.
When assembling the furniture, I followed the instruction manual.
2. explanatory document; written explanation
A formal document providing a detailed explanation of something, such as procedures, terms, or conditions.
The explanatory document for this medicine describes the side effects in detail.
Please read the explanatory document for the contract carefully before signing.
The explanatory document from the insurance company described the coverage details and the procedure in full detail.

説明書(せつめいしょ) is a written document that explains how to use, operate, or assemble something. It combines 説明(せつめい) (explanation) with (しょ) (document), so it literally means "explanation document."

Common collocations

  • 説明書(せつめいしょ)() — to read the manual
  • 説明書(せつめいしょ)(したが) — to follow the instructions
  • 説明書(せつめいしょ)() — to look at the manual
  • 説明書(せつめいしょ)()いてある — to be written in the manual
  • 取扱(とりあつかい)説明書(せつめいしょ) — operating manual; user's manual

Related words

  • マニュアル — manual (loanword, often used for software or training manuals)
  • 手引(てび) — handbook; guide (less technical tone)
  • 案内書(あんないしょ) — guidebook; informational pamphlet