Japanese word

解決

Pronunciation

Romajikaiketsu

Meaning

  • nounsolution

Example

この問題の解決が必要です。ko no mon dai no kai ketsu ga hitsu yō de su

A solution to this problem is needed.

Illustration for 解決 (solution)

More examples

新しい方法が、地域の課題の解決に役立ちます。atara shi i hō hō ga chi iki no ka dai no kai ketsu ni yaku da chi ma su

The new method is useful for solving the community's problems.

Core concept

Expresses the point at which a problem or difficult situation is settled and no longer remains unresolved.

Common phrases

  • 問題の解決mon dai no kai ketsu

    solution to a problem

  • 解決を目指すkai ketsu o me za su

    aim for a solution

  • 早期解決sō ki kai ketsu

    early resolution

Similar words

決着ketchaku: The settling of a dispute or difficult situation with a clear outcome.
解答kaitō: An answer to a question or problem that shows how it can be solved.
解消kaishō: The removal of a problem, shortage, or other unwanted condition.

Definition in Japanese

問題や困難な事柄を処理して、片づけること。mon dai ya kon nan na koto gara o sho ri shi te kata zu ke ru ko to

Word origin

解決 (kaiketsu) combines 解 (kai, "untie") with 決 (ketsu, "decide"), so its written form joins the ideas of undoing a difficulty and settling it.

Usage tips

  • 解決 (kaiketsu) is useful in conversations about problems that are settled, such as a mistake at work or a disagreement between friends.

Other meanings

  • resolutionnoun

Opposites

  • 未解決mikaiketsuunresolvedna-adjective

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