Definition of 説 (せつ)

せつ

説

せつ

setsu

JLPT N3

Common word

noun, noun (suffix)

theory, doctrine

noun

opinion, view

rumour, rumor, gossip, hearsay

Related Kanji

説	opinion, theory, explanation, rumor

Example sentences(showing 7 results)

い

、

わたし

せつ

ただ

おも

For all you say, I still believe in the truth of the theory

わたし

せつ

しん

でき

I can't accept this theory

せつ

、

きょうりゅう

とつぜん

ぜつめつ

なぞ

There are many theories about the sudden extinction of the dinosaurs, but the real cause still remains anyone's guess

せつ

いっぱん

みと

The theory will find general acceptance

コペルニクス

は

、

ちきゅう

たいよう

まわ

まわ

せつ

だ

Copernicus proposed the idea that the Earth travels around the Sun

げんみつい

、

せつ

ただ

Strictly speaking, the theory is not correct

ちゅうせい

中世

には

、

てんもんがくしゃ

てつがくしゃ

せつ

During the Middle Ages, astronomers had clung to the theory of a Greek philosopher