Quick answer
解 is the kanji for "to solve". The most common reading is と.く (toku). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
to solve
Also : to untie · to undo · Answer · Notes
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
13 strokes
Radicals
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
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 Jun 11, 2026
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