解ける
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 解ける
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.
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
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