Japanese symbol for “exegesis”
釈義
しゃくぎ
Romaji: shakugi
exegesis; explanation of a text; commentary on a text
In Japanese, exegesis is 釈義, read しゃくぎ (shakugi).
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Meanings
- n exegesis; explanation of a text; commentary on a text
Written forms: 釈義、釋義. Readings: しゃくぎ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “exegesis”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 釈義学 | しゃくぎがく shakugigaku | exegesis; explanation of a text; commentary on a text |
| 訓詁 | くんこ kunko | interpretation; exegesis |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 解釈 | かいしゃく kaishaku | interpretation; explanation; reading |
| 釈放 | しゃくほう shakuhou | release; liberation; acquittal |
| 釈迦 | しゃか shaka | Gautama Buddha; Shakyamuni; the historical Buddha |
| 注釈 | ちゅうしゃく chuushaku | notes; comment; remark |
| 保釈 | ほしゃく hoshaku | bail; releasing on bail |
| 釈明 | しゃくめい shakumei | explanation; vindication |
| 主義 | しゅぎ shugi | doctrine; rule; principle |
| 正義 | せいぎ seigi | justice; right; righteousness |
See also: Chinese symbol for “exegesis”.
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