わかる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word わかる
1
Word usually written using kana alone; Godan verb; Intransitive verb
to understand; to comprehend; to grasp; to see; to get; to follow
Examples
「博、君の気持ちは分かるよ」とマイクが言います。
"I understand how you feel, Hiroshi," says Mike.
2
Word usually written using kana alone; Godan verb; Intransitive verb
to become clear; to be known; to be discovered; to be realized (realised); to be found out; to make sense
Examples
彼が有名な人物だというのがわかります。
I understand that he's something of a famous personality.
3
Interjection
I know!; I think so too!
Kanji in this Word
分
4 strokes
Frequency: 24
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
part
minute of time
segment
share
degree
one's lot
duty
understand
know
rate
1%
chances
shaku/100
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ブン
フン
ブ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わ.ける
わ.け
わ.かれる
わ.かる
わ.かつ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
いた
わけ
解
13 strokes
Frequency: 176
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
unravel
notes
key
explanation
understanding
untie
undo
solve
answer
cancel
absolve
explain
minute
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
ゲ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
と.く
と.かす
と.ける
ほど.く
ほぐ.す
わか.る
さと.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さとる
とけ
判
7 strokes
Frequency: 197
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
judgement
judgment
signature
stamp
seal
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハン
バン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わか.る
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