説: theory
説 setsu
theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumor
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Example sentences
黒装束は、歌舞伎で「見えないはずの存在」を示す黒衣の約束事に由来するとする説がある。
There is a theory that the black costume derives from the kabuki convention of the black-clad stagehand, who is treated as someone who is supposed to be invisible.
多くの土偶は、こわれた形で見つかり、わざとこわしたという説があります。
Many dogū are found broken, and one theory is that they were broken on purpose.
From the lesson まつりと祈り