
KANJI
叙
describe
state, relate, narrate, express
Kun'yomi
—
On'yomi
じょしょ
Example sentences
彼の小説は情景を繊細に叙述している。
His novel delicately describes the scenery.
その歌は、失われた恋への叙情な思いを歌っている。
That song sings of lyrical feelings towards lost love.
彼女は当時の心境を率直に叙した。
She frankly described her feelings at that time.
Practice exercises
1
叙述
description; narration
Answer
じょじゅつ
2
叙
Answer
describerelatestatenarrate
3
叙
Answer
じょ
4
叙情
lyricism; sentiment
Answer
じょじょう
5
叙任
appointment (to office, rank)
Answer
じょにん
6
叙勲
conferment of a decoration/order (e.g., a medal)
Answer
じょくん