Translation guide
To understand, solve, or discover something through thinking, calculation, or investigation.
To find a solution to a problem, puzzle, or question through reasoning or calculation.
Used for solving problems, puzzles, math questions, or unraveling mysteries.
この問題を解くのに一時間かかった。
It took me an hour to figure out this problem.
To resolve a problem or issue, often used for more complex or abstract problems.
I'm thinking of a way to figure out that problem.
To figure out by calculation or deduction, often used for numbers, dates, or logical conclusions.
We figured out the trend from the data.
To come to understand something, often after some thought or observation.
The most common way to say you understand or have figured something out. Often used in the past tense 分かった (I got it).
I finally figured out how it works.
I can't figure out what he wants to say.
To comprehend or grasp the meaning, slightly more formal than 分かる.
To have a rough idea or guess; to figure out approximately.
I've pretty much figured out the cause.
To learn or uncover information, often through investigation or effort.
To track down, ascertain, or determine something after investigation.
The police figured out the culprit's whereabouts.
To elucidate or clarify a mystery or unknown phenomenon.
To find out through investigation or research; to get the information needed.
We quickly figured out his background.
To determine a numerical result or logical outcome through calculation.
To calculate or compute; the standard word for figuring out numbers.
Please figure out the total amount.
To compute or calculate, often used in formal or technical contexts.
Figure out the necessary expenses.
To calculate or work out a figure, often with a nuance of deriving it from data.
To determine a course of action or make a decision after consideration.
There is no single Japanese verb that covers all uses of 'figure out'. Choose the option that best matches the specific meaning: solving, understanding, discovering, calculating, or deciding.
分かる is the most versatile and common way to express that you have figured something out. Use 分かった for 'I got it' or 'I figured it out' in everyday conversation.
It took time to figure out his theory.
Scientists are trying to figure out that phenomenon.
電卓で答えをはじき出した。
I figured out the answer with a calculator.