解 — Solve
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Common Japanese Words with 解 (Solve)
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When you solve (解) the reason (理) behind a problem, you gain true understanding.
To solve (undo) (解) a knot is to unfasten it.
When a knot manages to solve (undo) (解) itself, it is able to come untied.
Frequently Asked Questions About 解 (Solve)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 解 (Solve)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 解 ("Solve", read as かい) is: Coyote (かい) on a fence and a sword... that's how a cow guard solved people trying to avoid the toll (と)... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 解 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 解 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 解 means "Solve". Its primary reading is かい (On'yomi: かい; Kun'yomi: と). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 解?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 解 include: 理解 (りかい - understanding, comprehension, appreciation), 解く (とく - to unfasten), 解ける (とける - to come untied, to come apart).
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