Meaning

Primary

Illustration

Alternative

Explanatory Diagram

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A diagram theory is an illustration that is used as an explanatory diagram. Just imagine a chalk board with all sorts of drawings of things, showing how they work, at least in theory.

Reading

ずせつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

図説付きの参考書をさがしています。

I'm looking for a textbook with illustrations.

アヤが、トーフグ社内の人間関係の図説を作ってくれました。

Aya made an explanatory diagram of the in-house Tofugu relationships.

もし解説と共に図説があれば、より分かりやすくなるかと思うんですが、如何でしょうか?

I think it would be easier to understand if there was an illustration with an explanation, what do you think?

Kanji Composition