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釈
release · explanation · interpretation · exoneration
N1On: しゃく
Memory Aid
'シャク' — Sounds like 'SHACKles'. When you 'release' someone, you remove their 'shackles'.
Vocabulary
釈放しゃくほうrelease, liberation
解釈かいしゃくexplanation, interpretation
釈明しゃくめいexplanation, vindication
注釈ちゅうしゃくannotation, commentary
釈然しゃくぜんfeeling relieved, clear (often used negatively, e.g., 釈然としない)
Example Sentences
彼は警察に逮捕されたが、すぐに釈放された。
He was arrested by the police but was quickly released.
その芸術作品の解釈は人それぞれだ。
The interpretation of that artwork varies from person to person.
会社側は会見を開き、一連の不祥事について釈明した。
The company held a press conference and explained a series of scandals.
彼の言動はどのように釈すればよいのか、困惑した。
I was confused about how to interpret his words and actions.