Written Explanation
Instructions, Manual
noun
An explanation (説明) in writing is a written explanation. I guess sometimes you don't want to do your explanations in person, huh?
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.
昨日買ったアイスクリームメーカーに説明書がついていませんでした。
The instructions for the ice cream maker I bought yesterday were missing.
新しいゲームをする時に説明書を読んでから始めるタイプですか。それとも、説明書は読まずにいきなり始めるタイプですか。
When you play a new game, are you the type of person who reads the instructions first or do you start playing without reading them?
私達は現在、日本語で書かれた説明書を英語に翻訳してくださる方を探しています。
We are currently looking for someone who can translate some instructions written in Japanese into English.