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解き明かす (ときあかす) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

解とき明あかす

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Freq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

1

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

uncover; solve; reveal

Used for revealing hidden truths, solving mysteries, or explaining unclear matters. Often implies thorough investigation or explanation.

探たん偵ていが事じ件けんの謎なぞを解とき明あかした。
The detective solved the mystery of the case.

科か

学がく

者しゃ

は

その

現げん

象しょう

の

仕し

組く

み

を

解と

き

明あ

かそう

と

し

て

いる

。

Scientists are trying to uncover the mechanism behind that phenomenon.

Written forms

解とき明あかすUsage86%
Standard kanji spelling.
解ときあかすUsage10%
search-only kanji form
ときあかすUsage4%
Kana spelling is acceptable, especially in informal writing.
解とき明あかす
Rare variant; not commonly used.

Kanji

解unravel, notes, key
明bright, light

Similar words

解とく
解く is a more general verb for solving, untying, or dissolving. 解き明かす emphasizes the process of revealing or explaining something that was hidden or unclear.
明あかす
明かす means to reveal or disclose, often used for secrets or personal stories. 解き明かす combines this with the nuance of solving or untangling.

Etymology

Compound of 解く (toku, 'to solve, untie') and 明かす (akasu, 'to reveal, disclose'). The combination emphasizes revealing something by solving or explaining it.