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解
解 (readings: かい, げ, と; Japanese kanji) means “explain / untie”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 解決 (resolution).
What does 解 mean?
| Kanji | 解 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | explain / untie |
| Readings | かい, げ, と |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 解
解 is read かい or げ or と depending on the word.
Example words with 解
| Example | 解決 (resolution) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14