godan verb (-su), transitive verb
understand; appreciate; comprehend
Used for grasping the meaning, significance, or value of something. Often implies a deeper or sympathetic understanding. Cross-referenced with 解する, which is a more common suru-verb variant.
See also: 解する
彼の気持ちを解すのは難しい。
It's difficult to understand his feelings.
I was able to appreciate the deep meaning of this poem.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
interpret; construe
Used for interpreting words, actions, or situations in a particular way. Can overlap with sense 1, but emphasizes the act of assigning meaning.
彼の沈黙を同意と解すべきではない。
You shouldn't interpret his silence as agreement.