Word details
解ける
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 解ける.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to be solved; to be resolved
Examples
いちばん頭の良い生徒でさえ、その問題は解けなかった。
Even the brightest student couldn't solve the problem.
2
to loosen; to come untied; to come undone
Examples
靴ひもがとけた。
My shoelaces came undone.
3
to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban); to be broken (spells, curses, etc.)
Examples
そのおかげで誤解が解ける。
It removes misunderstandings.
4
to dissipate (of anger, tension, etc.); to melt away; to ease; to be appeased; to be resolved (of a dispute, misunderstanding, etc.); to be cleared up
Examples
固体が解けると液体になる。
When a solid melts, it becomes liquid.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
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
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