理解
りかい
rikai
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 39 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
理解 (りかい (rikai)) means "Understanding". It is read りかい (rikai). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Understanding
Also : Comprehension · Appreciation
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Example Sentences
彼の話を理解するのが難しかった。
かれのはなしをりかいするのがむずかしかった。
It was difficult to understand his story.
お互いの立場を理解することが大切だ。
おたがいのたちばをりかいすることがたいせつだ。
It is important to understand each other's position.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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