What does 訳 mean?
訳 is a Japanese noun meaning “reason” or “meaning” in English. It can also be translated as “circumstances” depending on context. It is written as 訳 in kanji, わけ in hiragana, and wake in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
遅れた訳を説明してください。
Please explain why you were late.
彼が怒っている訳が分かりません。
I don't understand why he's angry.