Meaning

Primary

Solving

Alternatives

Solution, Settlement

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You sit down to solve an issue and firmly decide on your course of action. This process is called solving, and it leads to a solution and settlement.

解決 is about finding a resolution or bringing a matter to a close. It can be used either for small-scale personal problems or for large-scale problems like social and political issues.

Reading

かいけつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 解決になる

    to be a solution

    解決にならない

    to not be a solution

    解決に向かう

    to move toward a resolution

    解決に取り組む

    to get to work on a solution

    解決につながる

    to lead to a resolution

Context Sentences

コウイチはお金で何でも解決できると思っている。

Koichi thinks he can solve any problem with money.

これですべてが解決したと思うのはまだ早いよ。

It's still too early to think that everything has been solved.

「ただそこに立っているだけでは、何の解決にもなりませんよ」と、フグはきっぱりと言った。

"Just standing there won't solve anything," said Fugu bluntly.

いい解決方法が思いつかないんだよね。

I can't come up with any good solutions.

Kanji Composition