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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

    解

    Meaning

    Solve, Untie

    Reading

    kunyomiと

    to

    onyomiげ

    ge

    かい

    kai

    Parts

    刀Sword 角Corner, Angle 牛Cow

    Example Word

    解決: resolution. The Japanese verbal noun '解決 (かいけつ)' means 'resolution' or 'solution'. It refers to the act of resolving or settling a problem, dispute, or issue. This word is commonly used in contexts involving conflict resolution, problem-solving, or finding answers to questions. For example: The problem was resolved「問題が解決した」(もんだいがかいけつした). We need to find a solution「解決策を見つける必要がある」(かいけつさくをみつけるひつようがある). It is often paired with verbs like 'する' (to do) or '見つける' (to find) to indicate the process of resolving something.

    Radical

    角

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    213

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 解

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

    kanji

    刀

    Meaning

    Sword

    kanji

    角

    Meaning

    Corner, Angle

    kanji

    牛

    Meaning

    Cow

Words Using 解

This kanji is used in 18 words:

    word

    解放

    Meaning

    Release

    word

    理解

    Meaning

    Understanding

    word

    正解

    Meaning

    Correct

    word

    解散

    Meaning

    Disband

    word

    解釈

    Meaning

    Interpretation

    word

    解く

    Meaning

    Solve, Untie

    word

    解明

    Meaning

    Clarification

    word

    解する

    Meaning

    Understand

    word

    解除

    Meaning

    Cancellation

    word

    解消

    Meaning

    Resolution

    word

    見解

    Meaning

    View, Opinion

    word

    分解

    Meaning

    Disassembly, Analysis

    word

    解剖

    Meaning

    Dissection

    word

    解体

    Meaning

    Dismantling

    word

    了解

    Meaning

    Understanding

    word

    解説

    Meaning

    Explanation

    word

    誤解

    Meaning

    Misunderstanding

    word

    解決

    Meaning

    Resolution

Kanji Related to 解 Through the Part 刀

These 9 kanji contain the part 刀 as well.

    kanji

    切

    Meaning

    Cut

    kanji

    初

    Meaning

    Beginning, First

    kanji

    刃

    Meaning

    Blade

    kanji

    拐

    Meaning

    Kidnap

    kanji

    召

    Meaning

    Seduce, Summon

    kanji

    寡

    Meaning

    Few, Widow

    kanji

    券

    Meaning

    Ticket

    kanji

    分

    Meaning

    Minute, Part

    kanji

    辺

    Meaning

    Boundary, Vicinity

Kanji Related to 解 Through the Part 牛

These 6 kanji contain the part 牛 as well.

    kanji

    制

    Meaning

    System, Control

    kanji

    特

    Meaning

    Special

    kanji

    犠

    Meaning

    Sacrifice

    kanji

    物

    Meaning

    Thing

    kanji

    件

    Meaning

    Matter, Affair

    kanji

    牲

    Meaning

    Sacrifice, Offering

Learn the Kanji 解

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

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.