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What is the Kanji for 'Solve' and 'Untie'? | 解

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Solve' and 'Untie', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Solve' and 'Untie' is 解.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Solve, Untie

    Reading

    kunyomi

    to

    onyomi

    ge

    かい

    kai

    Parts

    Corner, Angle Sword Cow

    Example Word

    了解: understanding. The Japanese noun '了解 (りょうかい)' means 'understanding' or 'comprehension'. It is commonly used to acknowledge that one has understood a message, instruction, or situation. It is often used in formal or professional settings, such as in the workplace or military, to confirm receipt and understanding of information. For example: I understand「了解です」(りょうかいです). Understood, I will proceed「了解しました、進めます」(りょうかいしました、すすめます). It can also be used in casual conversations to indicate that one has grasped what someone else is saying. Note that '了解' is often used in response to instructions or requests, and it carries a sense of agreement or compliance.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    213

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 3 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Corner, Angle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sword

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cow

Words Using

This kanji is used in 18 words:

    word

    解決

    Meaning

    Resolution

    word

    解説

    Meaning

    Explanation

    word

    解く

    Meaning

    Solve, Untie

    word

    正解

    Meaning

    Correct

    word

    見解

    Meaning

    View, Opinion

    word

    解消

    Meaning

    Resolution

    word

    誤解

    Meaning

    Misunderstanding

    word

    解散

    Meaning

    Disband

    word

    解放

    Meaning

    Release

    word

    解釈

    Meaning

    Interpretation

    word

    解する

    Meaning

    Understand

    word

    解体

    Meaning

    Dismantling

    word

    解除

    Meaning

    Cancellation

    word

    理解

    Meaning

    Understanding

    word

    分解

    Meaning

    Disassembly, Analysis

    word

    解明

    Meaning

    Clarification

    word

    解剖

    Meaning

    Dissection

    word

    了解

    Meaning

    Understanding

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 9 kanji contain the part 刀 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Minute, Part

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cut

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beginning, First

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ticket

    kanji

    Meaning

    Boundary, Vicinity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Kidnap

    kanji

    Meaning

    Blade

    kanji

    Meaning

    Seduce, Summon

    kanji

    Meaning

    Few, Widow

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 6 kanji contain the part 牛 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thing

    kanji

    Meaning

    Special

    kanji

    Meaning

    Matter, Affair

    kanji

    Meaning

    System, Control

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sacrifice

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sacrifice, Offering

Learn the Kanji

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What does 解 mean?

解 means 'Solve' and 'Untie'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.