解く | Japanese meaning

解く【とく】

Frequency rank: 1,938.

Alsoとく

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb

to untie; to unfasten; to unwrap; to undo; to unbind; to unpack

This meaning is used when referring to physically loosening or taking something apart, such as strings or bindings.

Please untie the string.

to unsew; to unstitch

This meaning applies to sewing and textiles, specifically when taking apart seams or stitches.

I need to unpick the part that was sewn with the sewing machine.

to solve; to work out; to answer

This is used in contexts involving finding solutions or answers to problems or questions.

Solving math problems is fun.

to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.); to clear up; to remove (suspicion); to appease

This usage refers to clearing up confusion or misunderstandings, often in communication or relationships.

She explained to dispel the misunderstanding.

to dissolve (a contract); to cancel; to remove (a prohibition); to lift (a ban); to raise (a siege)

This meaning is typically related to legal or formal contexts, indicating the act of nullifying agreements or restrictions.

We need to dissolve the contract.

to release (from duty); to relieve; to dismiss

This usage refers to freeing someone from obligations or responsibilities.

I released him from duty.

to comb (out); to card; to untangle (hair)see also 梳く【すく】

This meaning pertains to grooming, specifically making hair neat by tangling or aligning strands.

I'll comb out your hair for you.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] solves [Problem]

The teacher solves a math problem

[Person] clears up [Question]

She clears up my question

[Person] unties [Knot]

He unties the knot of the string

[Person] resolves [Trouble]

He resolves the family trouble

[Person] dispels [Misunderstanding]

She dispels the misunderstanding

[Person] dissolves [Contract]

He dissolves the contract

[Person] untangles [Hair]

She untangles her hair

[Person] lifts [Prohibition]

The government lifts the travel prohibition

Generated related terms (experimental)

【とく】

Refers to the act of untying, unfastening, or undoing something; can also imply solving a problem or dispelling misunderstandings.

He is skilled at solving problems.

【かいけつ】

Refers to a resolution or solution to a problem or issue; typically used in the context of finding satisfactory answers.

We found a solution to that problem.

【かいじょ】

Refers to the act of canceling or lifting a restriction, ban, or prohibition; often used in legal or formal contexts.

This restriction has been lifted.

【かいしょう】

Refers to the act of dispelling or eliminating a problem, doubt, or anxiety; often used in psychological contexts.

I am looking for ways to relieve stress.

【かいたい】

Refers to dismantling, taking apart, or breaking down something, usually a structure or organization.

The old building is being demolished.

【かいとう】

Refers specifically to an answer or solution to a question, typically used in academic or testing contexts.

She submitted her answers for the exam.

Example sentences191 results

This problem is an equality of k so we first solve the assigned equation for k.

Tatoeba

I spent two hours solving the problem.

Tatoeba

解く【とく】

Frequency rank: 1,938.

Alsoとく

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb

to untie; to unfasten; to unwrap; to undo; to unbind; to unpack

This meaning is used when referring to physically loosening or taking something apart, such as strings or bindings.

Please untie the string.

to unsew; to unstitch

This meaning applies to sewing and textiles, specifically when taking apart seams or stitches.

I need to unpick the part that was sewn with the sewing machine.

to solve; to work out; to answer

This is used in contexts involving finding solutions or answers to problems or questions.

Solving math problems is fun.

to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.); to clear up; to remove (suspicion); to appease

This usage refers to clearing up confusion or misunderstandings, often in communication or relationships.

She explained to dispel the misunderstanding.

to dissolve (a contract); to cancel; to remove (a prohibition); to lift (a ban); to raise (a siege)

This meaning is typically related to legal or formal contexts, indicating the act of nullifying agreements or restrictions.

We need to dissolve the contract.

to release (from duty); to relieve; to dismiss

This usage refers to freeing someone from obligations or responsibilities.

I released him from duty.

to comb (out); to card; to untangle (hair)see also 梳く【すく】

This meaning pertains to grooming, specifically making hair neat by tangling or aligning strands.

I'll comb out your hair for you.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] solves [Problem]

The teacher solves a math problem

[Person] clears up [Question]

She clears up my question

[Person] unties [Knot]

He unties the knot of the string

[Person] resolves [Trouble]

He resolves the family trouble

[Person] dispels [Misunderstanding]

She dispels the misunderstanding

[Person] dissolves [Contract]

He dissolves the contract

[Person] untangles [Hair]

She untangles her hair

[Person] lifts [Prohibition]

The government lifts the travel prohibition

Generated related terms (experimental)

【とく】

Refers to the act of untying, unfastening, or undoing something; can also imply solving a problem or dispelling misunderstandings.

He is skilled at solving problems.

【かいけつ】

Refers to a resolution or solution to a problem or issue; typically used in the context of finding satisfactory answers.

We found a solution to that problem.

【かいじょ】

Refers to the act of canceling or lifting a restriction, ban, or prohibition; often used in legal or formal contexts.

This restriction has been lifted.

【かいしょう】

Refers to the act of dispelling or eliminating a problem, doubt, or anxiety; often used in psychological contexts.

I am looking for ways to relieve stress.

【かいたい】

Refers to dismantling, taking apart, or breaking down something, usually a structure or organization.

The old building is being demolished.

【かいとう】

Refers specifically to an answer or solution to a question, typically used in academic or testing contexts.

She submitted her answers for the exam.

Example sentences191 results

This problem is an equality of k so we first solve the assigned equation for k.

Tatoeba

I spent two hours solving the problem.

Tatoeba

解

N35

意unravel; notes; key; explanation; understanding; untie; undo; solve; answer; cancel; absolve; explain; minute

訓と.く、と.かす、と.ける、ほど.く、ほど.ける、わか.る、さと.る

音カイ、ゲ

名さとる、とけ

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解く【とく】

Frequency rank: 1,938.

Alsoとく

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb

to untie; to unfasten; to unwrap; to undo; to unbind; to unpack

This meaning is used when referring to physically loosening or taking something apart, such as strings or bindings.

Please untie the string.

to unsew; to unstitch

This meaning applies to sewing and textiles, specifically when taking apart seams or stitches.

I need to unpick the part that was sewn with the sewing machine.

to solve; to work out; to answer

This is used in contexts involving finding solutions or answers to problems or questions.

Solving math problems is fun.

to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.); to clear up; to remove (suspicion); to appease

This usage refers to clearing up confusion or misunderstandings, often in communication or relationships.

She explained to dispel the misunderstanding.

to dissolve (a contract); to cancel; to remove (a prohibition); to lift (a ban); to raise (a siege)

This meaning is typically related to legal or formal contexts, indicating the act of nullifying agreements or restrictions.

We need to dissolve the contract.

to release (from duty); to relieve; to dismiss

This usage refers to freeing someone from obligations or responsibilities.

I released him from duty.

to comb (out); to card; to untangle (hair)see also 梳く【すく】

This meaning pertains to grooming, specifically making hair neat by tangling or aligning strands.

I'll comb out your hair for you.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] solves [Problem]

The teacher solves a math problem

[Person] clears up [Question]

She clears up my question

[Person] unties [Knot]

He unties the knot of the string

[Person] resolves [Trouble]

He resolves the family trouble

[Person] dispels [Misunderstanding]

She dispels the misunderstanding

[Person] dissolves [Contract]

He dissolves the contract

[Person] untangles [Hair]

She untangles her hair

[Person] lifts [Prohibition]

The government lifts the travel prohibition

Generated related terms (experimental)

【とく】

Refers to the act of untying, unfastening, or undoing something; can also imply solving a problem or dispelling misunderstandings.

He is skilled at solving problems.

【かいけつ】

Refers to a resolution or solution to a problem or issue; typically used in the context of finding satisfactory answers.

We found a solution to that problem.

【かいじょ】

Refers to the act of canceling or lifting a restriction, ban, or prohibition; often used in legal or formal contexts.

This restriction has been lifted.

【かいしょう】

Refers to the act of dispelling or eliminating a problem, doubt, or anxiety; often used in psychological contexts.

I am looking for ways to relieve stress.

【かいたい】

Refers to dismantling, taking apart, or breaking down something, usually a structure or organization.

The old building is being demolished.

【かいとう】

Refers specifically to an answer or solution to a question, typically used in academic or testing contexts.

She submitted her answers for the exam.

Example sentences191 results

This problem is an equality of k so we first solve the assigned equation for k.

Tatoeba

I spent two hours solving the problem.

Tatoeba

解く【とく】

Frequency rank: 1,938.

Alsoとく

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb

to untie; to unfasten; to unwrap; to undo; to unbind; to unpack

This meaning is used when referring to physically loosening or taking something apart, such as strings or bindings.

Please untie the string.

to unsew; to unstitch

This meaning applies to sewing and textiles, specifically when taking apart seams or stitches.

I need to unpick the part that was sewn with the sewing machine.

to solve; to work out; to answer

This is used in contexts involving finding solutions or answers to problems or questions.

Solving math problems is fun.

to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.); to clear up; to remove (suspicion); to appease

This usage refers to clearing up confusion or misunderstandings, often in communication or relationships.

She explained to dispel the misunderstanding.

to dissolve (a contract); to cancel; to remove (a prohibition); to lift (a ban); to raise (a siege)

This meaning is typically related to legal or formal contexts, indicating the act of nullifying agreements or restrictions.

We need to dissolve the contract.

to release (from duty); to relieve; to dismiss

This usage refers to freeing someone from obligations or responsibilities.

I released him from duty.

to comb (out); to card; to untangle (hair)see also 梳く【すく】

This meaning pertains to grooming, specifically making hair neat by tangling or aligning strands.

I'll comb out your hair for you.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Person] solves [Problem]

The teacher solves a math problem

[Person] clears up [Question]

She clears up my question

[Person] unties [Knot]

He unties the knot of the string

[Person] resolves [Trouble]

He resolves the family trouble

[Person] dispels [Misunderstanding]

She dispels the misunderstanding

[Person] dissolves [Contract]

He dissolves the contract

[Person] untangles [Hair]

She untangles her hair

[Person] lifts [Prohibition]

The government lifts the travel prohibition

Generated related terms (experimental)

【とく】

Refers to the act of untying, unfastening, or undoing something; can also imply solving a problem or dispelling misunderstandings.

He is skilled at solving problems.

【かいけつ】

Refers to a resolution or solution to a problem or issue; typically used in the context of finding satisfactory answers.

We found a solution to that problem.

【かいじょ】

Refers to the act of canceling or lifting a restriction, ban, or prohibition; often used in legal or formal contexts.

This restriction has been lifted.

【かいしょう】

Refers to the act of dispelling or eliminating a problem, doubt, or anxiety; often used in psychological contexts.

I am looking for ways to relieve stress.

【かいたい】

Refers to dismantling, taking apart, or breaking down something, usually a structure or organization.

The old building is being demolished.

【かいとう】

Refers specifically to an answer or solution to a question, typically used in academic or testing contexts.

She submitted her answers for the exam.

Example sentences191 results

This problem is an equality of k so we first solve the assigned equation for k.

Tatoeba

I spent two hours solving the problem.

Tatoeba

解

N35

意unravel; notes; key; explanation; understanding; untie; undo; solve; answer; cancel; absolve; explain; minute

訓と.く、と.かす、と.ける、ほど.く、ほど.ける、わか.る、さと.る

音カイ、ゲ

名さとる、とけ

Details