— translate, reason, circumstance, case

  • JLPT N1
  • 11 strokes
  • Grade 6
  • Radical 言
  • #1050 most frequent

Readings

On'yomi
ヤク
Kun'yomi
わけ

Example words

  • 翻訳ほんやく(1) translation (2) de-encryption; deciphering (3) rendering
  • 通訳つうやくinterpretation (i.e. oral translation)
  • 言い訳いいわけ(1) excuse (2) explanation
  • 申し訳もうしわけapology; excuse
  • わけconclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
  • 内訳うちわけitemization (of expenses); the items; breakdown; classification
  • 訳すやくすto translate; to interpret
  • 申し訳ないもうしわけない(1) I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable (2) thank you very much (for help, etc.)