JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
解 — unravel
- Reading
- カイ・ゲ・と.く・と.かす・と.ける・ほど.く・ほど.ける・わか.る・さと.る
- Meaning
- unravel; notes; key; explanation; understanding; untie; undo; solve; answer; cancel; absolve; explain; minute
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
解 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is カイ・ゲ・と.く・と.かす・と.ける・ほど.く・ほど.ける・わか.る・さと.る and it means unravel; notes; key; explanation; understanding; untie; undo; solve; answer; cancel; absolve; explain; minute. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
解 appears in everyday japanese words such as 了解 (comprehension), 弁解 (explanation) and 正解 (correct).
Japanese words containing 解
Frequently asked questions
What does 解 mean in Japanese?
解 means unravel; notes; key; explanation; understanding; untie; undo; solve; answer; cancel; absolve; explain; minute in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 解 read?
解 is read カイ・ゲ・と.く・と.かす・と.ける・ほど.く・ほど.ける・わか.る・さと.る. Reading it inside real words — 了解 and 弁解 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 解 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 解 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 解 in a word?
A common word containing 解 is 了解 (りょうかい) — "comprehension". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 解 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 解 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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