# 釈 — Explanation

Frequency rank 1038 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 漢 (Chinese), less common than 宣 (Proclaim).

- On’yomi: しゃく
- Kun’yomi: —
- Radical: 釆 Distinguish (Kangxi 165)
- Frequency path: Level VIII of XX

A ladle on the left scoops rice on the right — using a ladle to measure out rice grains as you explain each portion.

In words:

- 解釈 かいしゃく — explanation,interpretation

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