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[ふ(敷)·えん(衍)]
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noun, suru verb

Alternate Written Forms:

[ふ(布)·えん(衍)]
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[ふ(敷)·えん(延)]
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English Meaning(s) for 敷衍

noun, suru verb
  1. expatiation; enlargement (e.g. on a point); elaboration; amplification
  2. clear explanation; paraphrasing
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Definition and Synonyms for 敷衍

Amplification addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
Synonyms: 推敲, 敷衍, 月下推敲
Expatiate add details, as to an account or idea
Synonyms: 増補, 展開, 敷衍, 肉付く, 肉付け, 詳言, 詳説, 説述
Expatiate clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
Synonyms: 増補, 展開, 敷衍, 肉付く, 肉付け, 詳言, 詳説, 説述

Meanings for each kanji in 敷衍

» spread; pave; sit; promulgate
» overflowing

Categories 敷衍 is a member of

Expanding Upon adding information or detail
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Clear Up make clear and (more) comprehensible
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