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).
She catches on quickly, so I don't need to explain much.
He is quick to understand, so explaining is easy.
この説明書は分かりにくい。
This manual is hard to understand.
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'.