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解く

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 解く

解く
とく
Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #1780
1

to untie; to unfasten; to unwrap; to undo; to unbind; to unpack

2

to unsew; to unstitch

3

to solve; to work out; to answer

Examples
この医師はガンの多くの不可解な点を解こうと努力している。
The doctor is trying to solve many of the riddles of cancer.
4

to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.); to clear up; to remove (suspicion); to appease

Examples
彼は重責を解かれた。
He was relieved of his heavy responsibility.
5

to dissolve (a contract); to cancel; to remove (a prohibition); to lift (a ban); to raise (a siege)

6

to release (from duty); to relieve; to dismiss

7

Word usually written using kana alone; Also written as 梳く

to comb (out); to card; to untangle (hair)

Examples
外出する前に髪を櫛でときなさい。
Comb your hair before you go out.
彼女は髪をくしでといてリボンで結んだ。
She combed her hair and bound it with a ribbon.

Kanji in this Word

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
梳
11 strokes

Meanings

comb (hair)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
と.く
と.かす
す.く
けず.る
くしけず.る
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