Word details
わかる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word わかる.
Dictionary
Entry
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!
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
分
part, minute of time, segment, share, degree, one's lot, duty, understand, know, rate, 1%, chances, shaku/100
4 strokesFrequency 24JLPT N4Grade 2
On
ブンフンブ
Kun
わ.けるわ.けわ.かれるわ.かるわ.かつ
Nanori
いたわけ
解
unravel, notes, key, explanation, understanding, untie, undo, solve, answer, cancel, absolve, explain, minute
13 strokesFrequency 176JLPT N2Grade 5
On
カイゲ
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
判
judgement, judgment, signature, stamp, seal
7 strokesFrequency 197JLPT N2Grade 5
On
ハンバン
Kun
わか.る
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