B1 Collocation 격식체

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

Explanation at your level:

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.

뜻

To elaborate on a topic with comprehensive information and specifics.

🌍

문화적 배경

Emphasis on thoroughness in business.

💡

Use it to sound professional.

It shows you are prepared.

뜻

To elaborate on a topic with comprehensive information and specifics.

💡

Use it to sound professional.

It shows you are prepared.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank.

プロジェクトの状況を＿＿＿説明してください。

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 詳しく

The phrase is '詳しく説明する'.

🎉 점수: /1

자주 묻는 질문

1 질문

No, it is polite.

관련 표현

🔄

詳細に述べる

synonym

To state in detail.

어디서 쓸까?

💼

Business Meeting

Boss: この件について詳しく説明してください。

formal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

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

Visual Association

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.

Word Web

詳細説明解説明確丁寧報告

챌린지

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

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Explicar en detalle

Japanese places the adverb before the verb.

French high

Expliquer en détail

French uses a prepositional phrase after the verb.

German high

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 high

详细说明

Chinese is more concise.

Korean high

자세히 설명하다

Particles differ slightly.

Portuguese high

Explicar em detalhes

Pluralization of 'details'.

Easily Confused

詳しく説明する 대 簡単に説明する

Opposite meaning.

Check if you want detail or brevity.

자주 묻는 질문 (1)

No, it is polite.

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