This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

説く

Reading

Kana: とく
Romaji: toku
Kana
Romaji

Definition

v5k
1

to explain; to advocate; to preach; to persuade

Kanji

Readings: セツ、 ゼイ、 と.く
Meanings: opinion, theory, explanation, rumor

Example Sentences

(かれ)()いて同意(どうい)させた。
➥I argued him into consent.
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(かれ)()きさとして()(みと)めた。
➥I convinced him of his fault.
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(かれ)はそのことについて自分(じぶん)子供(こども)道理(どうり)()いた。
➥He reasoned with his child about the matter.
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それ、わたしを口説(くど)いてるの?
➥Are you making a pass at me?
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(かれ)私達(わたしたち)健康(けんこう)重要性(じゅうようせい)()いた。
➥He preached to us about the importance of good health.
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(かれ)()いてその計画(けいかく)をやめさせようとしたが無駄(むだ)だった。
➥I tried to talk him out of the project, but in vain.
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