Word details

ほぐす

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ほぐす.

Dictionary

Entry

解すTransitiveUsually kanaGodan verbFreq #9681
1

to disentangle; to untangle; to unravel; to loosen

Examples
私は走る前に、体をほぐすのにちょっと体操をする。
I like to do a few exercises to loosen up before I run.
2

to break up into pieces; to pick apart; to flake (a fish)

3

to relieve; to ease; to relax

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

unravel, notes, key, explanation, understanding, untie, undo, solve, answer, cancel, absolve, explain, minute

13 strokesFrequency 176JLPT N2Grade 5

On

カイ

Kun

と.くと.かすと.けるほど.くほぐ.すわか.るさと.る

Nanori

さとるとけ

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