Japanese word

解決策

Pronunciation

Romajikaiketsusaku

Meaning

  • nounsolution

Example

みんなで解決策を見つけます。mi n na de kai ketsu saku o mi tsu ke ma su

We will find a solution together.

Illustration for 解決策 (solution)

More examples

この問題には、すぐに実行できる解決策が必要です。ko no mon dai ni wa su gu ni jik kō de ki ru kai ketsu saku ga hitsu yō de su

This problem requires a solution that can be implemented immediately.

Core concept

Refers to a practical way of bringing a difficult situation to a satisfactory end.

Common phrases

  • 解決策を見つけるkai ketsu saku o mi tsu ke ru

    find a solution

  • 解決策を考えるkai ketsu saku o kanga e ru

    think of a solution

Similar words

解決法kaiketsuhō: A method used to bring a problem or difficult situation to an end.
対策taisaku: A planned action taken to prevent a problem or respond to it.
打開策dakaisaku: A measure that opens a way forward when a situation has become difficult.
方策hōsaku: A deliberate plan for dealing with an issue or achieving a particular aim.

Definition in Japanese

問題や困難を解決するための具体的な手段。mon dai ya kon nan o kai ketsu su ru ta me no gu tai teki na shu dan

Word origin

解決策 (kaiketsusaku) is a compound of 解 (kai, "untie or solve"), 決 (ketsu, "decide"), and 策 (saku, "plan or measure"); its parts express a measure for reaching a resolution.

Usage tips

  • The word commonly appears in discussions where people compare several possible actions and select one that can address the problem.

Other meanings

  • remedynoun

Related words

  • 解決力kaiketsuryokuproblem-solving abilitynoun
  • 解決者kaiketsushaproblem solvernoun

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