B1 Collocation Formal 1 min de lectura

詳しく説明する

Kuwashiku setsumei suru

Explain in detail

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use this phrase when you need to provide more context, details, or a thorough explanation of a topic.

  • Means: To explain something in great detail or with comprehensive information.
  • Used in: Business meetings, academic presentations, or when someone asks for clarification.
  • Don't confuse: It is not for simple explanations; use it when depth is required.
🔍 (Magnifying glass) + 🗣️ (Speaking) = 詳しく説明する

Explicación a tu nivel:

This phrase means to tell someone about something with many details. You use it when you want to be very clear.
When you need to explain a topic clearly, you use this phrase. It is helpful in school or work when someone asks for more information.
This is a standard collocation used to signal that you are providing a comprehensive account. It is essential for professional communication when clarity is required to avoid misunderstandings.
In professional or academic environments, this phrase serves as a discourse marker indicating a shift from summary to detailed exposition. It demonstrates a commitment to transparency and thoroughness.
The phrase functions as a pragmatic tool for managing information flow. By explicitly stating an intention to explain in detail, the speaker manages the listener's expectations and establishes a formal register suitable for high-stakes communication.
From a cognitive linguistic perspective, this collocation maps the concept of 'depth' onto the act of verbal explanation. It is a conventionalized expression that signals the speaker's adherence to the Gricean maxim of quantity, ensuring the listener receives sufficient information for full comprehension.

Significado

To elaborate on a topic with comprehensive information and specifics.

🌍

Contexto cultural

Emphasis on thoroughness in business.

💡

Use it to sound professional.

It shows you are prepared.

💡

Use it to sound professional.

It shows you are prepared.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank.

プロジェクトの状況を___説明してください。

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 詳しく

The phrase is '詳しく説明する'.

🎉 Puntuación: /1

Banco de ejercicios

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✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
Fill in the blank. Fill Blank B1

プロジェクトの状況を___説明してください。

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 詳しく

The phrase is '詳しく説明する'.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

No, it is polite.

Frases relacionadas

🔄

詳細に述べる

synonym

To state in detail.

Dónde usarla

💼

Business Meeting

Boss: この件について詳しく説明してください。

formal

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Think of 'Kuwashiku' as 'Cool-she-ku'—it's cool to be detailed!

Asociación visual

Imagine a detective using a magnifying glass to look at a document while explaining it to a group.

Story

Kenji was nervous about his presentation. He decided to use the phrase '詳しく説明します' to show he was prepared. The audience was impressed by his thoroughness. He felt confident after that.

In Other Languages

Similar to 'elaborate' in English or 'expliquer en détail' in French.

Word Web

詳細説明解説明確丁寧報告

Desafío

Explain your favorite hobby in 5 sentences using '詳しく説明します'.

Review in 1, 3, 7, 14, and 30 days.

Pronunciación

Acento Flat

Standard Japanese pronunciation.

Espectro de formalidad

Formal
詳しく説明させていただきます。

詳しく説明させていただきます。 (Professional vs Casual)

Neutral
詳しく説明します。

詳しく説明します。 (Professional vs Casual)

Informal
詳しく話すね。

詳しく話すね。 (Professional vs Casual)

Jerga
詳しく教えるわ。

詳しく教えるわ。 (Professional vs Casual)

Derived from the verb 'くわしい' (to be detailed) and the Sino-Japanese '説明'.

Meiji Era:

Dato curioso

The kanji '詳' means 'detailed'.

Notas culturales

Emphasis on thoroughness in business.

“会議で詳しく説明する。”

Inicios de conversación

最近のニュースを詳しく説明できますか?

Errores comunes

詳しく説明をします

詳しく説明します

wrong preposition
The particle 'を' is unnecessary here because '説明' is part of the verb phrase.

L1 Interference

0

In Other Languages

Spanish Very Similar

Explicar en detalle

Japanese places the adverb before the verb.

French Very Similar

Expliquer en détail

French uses a prepositional phrase after the verb.

German Very Similar

Ausführlich erklären

German word order is more rigid.

Japanese self

詳しく説明する

N/A

Arabic moderate

شرح بالتفصيل

Arabic uses a noun phrase with a preposition.

Chinese Very Similar

详细说明

Chinese is more concise.

Korean Very Similar

자세히 설명하다

Particles differ slightly.

Portuguese Very Similar

Explicar em detalhes

Pluralization of 'details'.

Spotted in the Real World

📰

(2023)

“詳細に説明しました”

Political report.

Fácil de confundir

詳しく説明する vs 簡単に説明する

Opposite meaning.

Check if you want detail or brevity.

Preguntas frecuentes (1)

No, it is polite.

usage contexts

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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