Refers to the state or degree of grasping something mentally; often used in phrases like 分かりが早い (quick to understand) or 分かりやすい (easy to understand).
He is quick to understand, so explaining is easy.
This manual is hard to understand.
She catches on quickly, so I don't need to explain much.
I was slow to understand this problem, so I listened to the explanation several times.
納得 stresses being convinced or satisfied with an explanation, whereas 分かり simply refers to the cognitive act of grasping something.
誤解 means a mistaken or wrong understanding, the opposite outcome of a correct 分かり.
agreement; understanding; relatable feeling
be obvious; be clear; be completely understood
begin to notice; start to realize; become aware
understand each other; come to a mutual understanding
easy to understand; clear
Standard kanji spelling; high-frequency news and common usage.
Less common simplified form; 分かり is preferred.
Alternative kanji emphasizing 'solving' or 'unraveling' understanding; less common than 分かり.
Alternative kanji emphasizing 'distinguishing' or 'judging' understanding; less common than 分かり.
Noun form of the verb 分かる (wakaru, 'to understand'), derived from the classical verb 分く (waku, 'to divide, distinguish'). The kanji 分 carries the core meaning of 'divide, distinguish, understand'.