How to Say ‘An explanation in English’ in Japanese
英語の説明
eigo no setsumei
[AY-goh noh seh-TSOO-may]
💬 Usage Tip: 英語 is said (eigo); swap in another language name with the same 語 ending. For example, 中国語の説明 "an explanation in Chinese".
Phrase Breakdown
英語
eigo
[AY-goh]
English (language)
Noun for the English language; 英 refers to England and 語 means language.
英語を話せますか。
Can you speak English?
の
no
[noh]
of
A linking particle connecting nouns, like 'of' or showing description.
前の方が見やすいです。
The front area is easier to see from.
説明
setsumei
[seh-TSOO-may]
explanation
Noun meaning an explanation; with する it means to explain.
道を説明します。
I'll explain the route.
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