Unravel in Japanese

"unravel" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

解きほぐす

tokihogusu

解unravel, notes+きnot in this dictionary+ほnot in this dictionary+ぐnot in this dictionary+すnot in this dictionary

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "unravel". The most common choice is shown first.

解

Top pick

unravel, notes, key, explanation, understanding, untie, undo, solve, answer, cancel, absolve, explain, minute

Reading: kai

13 strokes · wisdom

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Where it comes from

Composed of horn, sword, and cow. Untying cow's horn with sword.

What it carries

Solution, understanding, liberation. Represents untying.

Related kanji for "unravel"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for unravel?

The most common kanji for "unravel" is 解, read as kai. It means unravel, notes, key. Related kanji: 綻 (unravel).

How many strokes does 解 have?

解 has 13 strokes.