Quick answer
解 is the kanji for "Key / Undo / Notes". A common reading is と.く (toku). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Key / Undo / Notes
Also : Key · Undo · Notes · Untie · Solve · Answer
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 解 represents 'UNRAVEL'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of unravel.
On-reading: かい — remember this sound by associating it with unravel. Kun-reading: と.く.
Example Sentences
試行錯誤を繰り返した末、ようやく難しい問題を解くことができました。
しこうさくごをくりかえしたすえ、ようやくむずかしいもんだいをとくことができました。
After repeated trial and error, I was finally able to solve the difficult problem.
先生の説明をよく理解したうえで、自分の言葉でまとめることが大切です。
せんせいのせつめいをよくりかいしたうえで、じぶんのことばでまとめることがたいせつです。
After fully understanding the teacher's explanation, it is important to summarize it in your own words.
Vocabulary using 解
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