Translation guide
How to express that a problem, issue, or situation is settled, solved, or comes to an end in Japanese.
The speaker wants to say that a problem, difficulty, or question has been settled or found a solution.
The most common and neutral way to say a problem is resolved. Used for issues, disputes, technical problems, etc.
The problem has been resolved.
This matter hasn't been resolved yet.
Implies that a messy or troublesome situation has been tidied up or settled. More casual and often used for personal matters.
Work has finally been resolved (finished up).
Used when a dispute or complicated matter is settled peacefully or comes to a conclusion. Often in formal or legal contexts.
The negotiations were resolved peacefully.
The speaker wants to say that a question, doubt, or ambiguity has been clarified or dispelled.
The speaker wants to say that a matter, event, or process has come to a final state, often after some development.
Used when a conflict, argument, or competition reaches a conclusion. Often implies a decisive end.
The dispute was resolved (settled).
Means that a chaotic or spreading situation (like a scandal, riot, or pandemic) comes under control or winds down.
The turmoil was resolved (subsided).
Similar to 収束 but emphasizes that something has completely ended, especially diseases or bad situations.
The infection was resolved (ended).
The speaker wants to say that someone has made a firm decision or has strong resolve.
解決する is only for solving problems, not for a person's resolve. Use 決心する or 覚悟を決める for personal determination.
He resolved the problem.
He resolved to wake up early.
疑いが晴れた。
The suspicion was resolved (cleared).
He resolved himself for the worst.