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“be solved” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitokeru

Example

この問題はすぐに解けます。ko no mon dai wa su gu ni to ke ma su

This problem can be solved quickly.

Illustration for 解ける (be solved)

How to say “be solved” in Japanese

“Be solved” in Japanese is 解ける (tokeru).

Describes a state in which an obstacle or constraint disappears, allowing a problem to be solved, a knot to come undone, or tension to ease.

Full entry for 解ける: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 解ける

ヒントを読めば、このパズルは解けます。hi n to o yo me ba ko no pa zu ru wa to ke ma su

If you read the hint, you can solve this puzzle.

Tips for using 解ける

  • Unlike English solve, 解ける (tokeru) commonly makes the problem the subject, as in この問題は解ける (kono mondai wa tokeru), meaning that the problem can be solved.

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