解
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of horn, sword, and cow. Untying cow's horn with sword.
Symbolism
Solution, understanding, liberation. Represents untying.
Spiritual Meaning
"Liberation" is Buddhism's ultimate goal. Spiritual release from bondage of worldly desires, becoming free from the cycle of suffering.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Standing up
Words & Expressions
Words written with 解
Four-Character Compounds
一知半解
いっちはんかい
superficial knowledge; half knowledge
半知半解
はんちはんかい
superficial knowledge; half knowledge
土崩瓦解
どほうがかい
complete collapse; (something) going to pieces (breaking up beyond repair)
Anime & Manga
ひぐらしのなく頃に解
When They Cry Kai
A well-known work with 解 in its Japanese title.
解雇された暗黒兵士（30代）のスローなセカンドライフ
Chillin’ in My 30s after Getting Fired from the Demon King’s Army
A well-known work with 解 in its Japanese title.
追放されたチート付与魔術師は気ままなセカンドライフを謳歌する。 ～俺は武器だけじゃなく、あらゆるものに『強化ポイント』を付与できるし、俺の意思でいつでも効果を解除できるけど、残った人たち大丈夫？～
The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life
A well-known work with 解 in its Japanese title.
ツンデレ悪役令嬢リーゼロッテと実況の遠藤くんと解説の小林さん
Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte
A well-known work with 解 in its Japanese title.
不可解なぼくのすべてを
Love Me for Who I Am
A well-known work with 解 in its Japanese title.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 解 mean in Japanese?
解 means unravel, notes, key, explanation, understanding, untie, undo, solve, answer, cancel, absolve, explain, minute.
How do you read 解?
On'yomi: カイ、ゲ (KAI, GE). Kun'yomi: と.く、と.かす、と.ける、ほど.く、ほぐ.す、わか.る、さと.る (toku, tokasu, tokeru, hodoku, hogusu, wakaru, satoru).
How many strokes does 解 have?
解 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 角 (horn).
Is 解 a good kanji for a tattoo?
解 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means unravel, notes, key, explanation, understanding, untie, undo, solve, answer, cancel, absolve, explain, minute. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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