解く · godan verb (-ku)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 解く | 解かない |
| Polite | 解きます | 解きません |
| Past polite | 解きました | 解きませんでした |
| Past | 解いた | 解かなかった |
| Te-form | 解いて | 解かないで |
| Desire | 解きたい | 解きたくない |
| Potential | 解ける | 解けない |
| Passive | 解かれる | 解かれない |
| Causative | 解かせる | 解かせない |
| Causative passive | 解かせられるalso 解かされる | 解かせられないalso 解かされない |
| Volitional | 解こう | |
| Polite volitional | 解きましょう | |
| Imperative | 解け | 解くな |
| Conditional | 解けば | 解かなければ |
| Tara conditional | 解いたら | 解かなかったら |
godan verb (-ku), transitive verb
Physical action of untying knots, strings, ribbons, or unwrapping something tied or fastened.
I untie my shoelaces.
I untied the ribbon on the present.
godan verb (-ku), transitive verb
unsew; unstitch
Specifically for removing stitches or seams; less common than general untying.
I unstitch the seams and mend the clothes.
godan verb (-ku), transitive verb
Used for solving problems, puzzles, equations, riddles, or answering questions.
I solve a math problem.
Please try to solve the riddle.
godan verb (-ku), transitive verb
dispel; clear up; remove (suspicion)
For resolving misunderstandings, doubts, or negative feelings; often used with 誤解, 疑い, 不満.
We talked and cleared up the misunderstanding.
His explanation dispelled my doubts.
godan verb (-ku), transitive verb
For canceling contracts, lifting bans, releasing someone from duty, or ending a state of restriction. Sense 6 (release from duty) is merged here as a similar abstract removal of obligation.
I cancel the contract.
He was released from that post.
godan verb (-ku), transitive verb
Usually written in kana (とく). Refers to combing or carding hair to remove tangles. Cross-referenced with とかす.
See also: 梳かす
I comb my hair after a shower.
I untied the ribbon on the present.
I unpicked the seam at the hem of the skirt to fix the length.
It took me an hour to solve this equation.
I explained repeatedly to clear up her misunderstanding.
It was decided that the contract with the company would be cancelled.
He was released from that duty.
open a book to read; read a book · unravel a mystery; discover the truth
way of solving; method of solving; solution method
dream interpretation
explanation of a picture; picture commentary · explanation using pictures; visual explanation · explanation; unraveling; clearing up; solving
unpacking; unpacking after moving
wide-toothed comb
solving a riddle; solving a mystery
thanksgiving shrine/temple visit after a wish is granted
cut open (a tied bundle); release (prisoners)
liberate; set free
unstitching and washing; taking apart and washing
difficult to solve; intractable