打ち解ける | Japanese meaning

打ち解ける【うちとける】

Frequency rank: 10,919. – 10,947.

Ichidan verb; intransitive verb

to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank

Forms

打ち解ける【うちとける】Frequency rank: 10,919. – 10,947.
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Generated definitions (experimental)

to open one's heart

This meaning refers to the process of becoming emotionally open and sharing one's feelings with others, typically after a period of initial restraint or shyness.

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I was nervous when I first met him, but after talking for a while, I opened my heart.

to throw off reserve

This usage implies shedding reluctance or formality and embracing a more relaxed and friendly demeanor in communication or relationships.

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She became able to express her opinions in front of everyone, thus throwing off her reserve.

to be frank

In this context, it means speaking openly and honestly without holding back one's thoughts or feelings, often resulting in more genuine relationships.

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We are friends who can talk about anything, and sometimes we are frank and share our opinions openly.

Generated collocations (experimental)

a close relationshipto speak franklytime to open upan open atmosphereto get close to someoneto be able to open upto become close friendsto open up to someone you meet for the first timean open heartto laugh freely

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

えんりょ遠慮がなくなり無くなり、こころ心からしたしむ親しむ．.

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Example sentences

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1. 、。

It took a long time to break down her reserve and get her to relax.

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2. 。

He is hardly friendly with his fellow workers.

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3. 。

He is inaccessible to his employees.

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4. 。

He has come out of his shell.

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5. 。

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6. 。

As we drink, we open up to each other.

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打ち解ける【うちとける】

Frequency rank: 10,919. – 10,947.

Ichidan verb; intransitive verb

to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank

Forms

打ち解ける【うちとける】Frequency rank: 10,919. – 10,947.
うち解ける【うちとける】
打解ける【うちとける】
うちとける

Generated definitions (experimental)

to open one's heart

This meaning refers to the process of becoming emotionally open and sharing one's feelings with others, typically after a period of initial restraint or shyness.

、。

I was nervous when I first met him, but after talking for a while, I opened my heart.

to throw off reserve

This usage implies shedding reluctance or formality and embracing a more relaxed and friendly demeanor in communication or relationships.

、。

She became able to express her opinions in front of everyone, thus throwing off her reserve.

to be frank

In this context, it means speaking openly and honestly without holding back one's thoughts or feelings, often resulting in more genuine relationships.