noun
comprehension of a word; understanding a word
Refers to the act of understanding or grasping the meaning of a word. Often used in contexts discussing language learning or interpretation.
未知の単語の解語には辞書が欠かせない。
A dictionary is essential for understanding unknown words.
彼は難しい漢字の解語に苦労している。
He struggles with understanding difficult kanji.
Compound of 解 (kai, 'unravel, explain') and 語 (go, 'word, language'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji composition directly suggests 'unraveling a word'.