noun, noun used as a suffix

  1. theory, doctrine.

noun

  1. opinion, view.
  2. rumor, gossip, hearsay.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
せつ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

opinion, theory, explanation
セツ と.く ゼイ (4th, N3)
say, word
い.う こと ゲン (2nd, N4)
dot, tick or dot radical (no. 3)
チュ (Kentei 1)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
exchange(兌) variant
to divide
elder brother, big brother
あに キョウ ケイ (2nd, N4)
legs radical (no. 10)
ジン ニン がい (Kentei 1)