N31505/1669
説
nounnoun (generic)noun (suffix)
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Meanings
- theory, doctrine
- opinion, view
- rumour, rumor, gossip, hearsay
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その説は広く知られている。
That theory is widely known.
彼の説には賛成できない。
I cannot agree with his view.
その説によると、恐竜は鳥に進化したらしい。
According to that theory, dinosaurs apparently evolved into birds.
彼女が犯人だという説が広まっている。
The rumour that she is the culprit is spreading.
科学者たちはその説を証明するために多くの実験を行った。
The scientists conducted many experiments in order to prove that theory.
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