Japanese

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Kanji in this term
ちょく
Grade: 2
せつ
Grade: 4
ほう
Grade: 4
on'yomi
Alternative spelling
直說法 (kyūjitai)

Etymology

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By surface analysis, (choku, direct) +‎ (setsu, explanation) +‎ (, mood).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [t͡ɕo̞kɯ̟se̞t͡sɨho̞ː]

Noun

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(ちょく)(せつ)(ほう) (chokusetsuhō

  1. (grammar) indicative mood