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

説法

Reading

Kana: せっぽう
Romaji: seppou
Kana
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Definition

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lecture; sermon; preaching; moralizing; moralising

(Buddhist term)

Kanji

Readings: セツ、 ゼイ、 と.く
Meanings: opinion, theory, explanation, rumor
Readings: ホウ、 ハッ、 ホッ、 フラン、 のり
Meanings: method, law, rule, principle, model, system

Example Sentences

釈迦(しゃか)説法(せっぽう)
➥Don't teach fish to swim.
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釈迦(しゃか)説法(せっぽう)とは(ぞん)じますが、医者(いしゃ)禁煙(きんえん)されたほうがよろしいのではないでしょうか。
➥I'm sure you don't need me to tell you this, but wouldn't it be a good idea to stop smoking?
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それは釈迦(しゃか)説法(せっぽう)というもの。
➥That's like carrying coals to Newcastle.
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