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解

解 — unravel, notes, key

Learn the correct stroke order for 解 (unravel), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 513 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カイkai、ゲge
Kun'yomi (訓読み)と.くtoku、と.かすtokasu、と.けるtokeru、ほど.くhodoku、ほぐ.すhogusu、わか.るwakaru、さと.るsatoru
Strokes13
Radical角
Frequency#176
Meaningsunravel, notes, key, explanation, understanding, untie, undo, solve, answer, cancel, absolve, explain, minute

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 13 — start from the green dot

Common Words

解くとくto untie; to unfasten; to unwrapverb
解くほどくto undo; to untie; to unfastenverb
解禁かいきんlifting a ban; raising an embargo; opening a season (hunting, fishing, etc.)noun
解決かいけつsettlement; solution; resolutionnoun
解雇かいこdismissal (of an employee); discharge; firingnoun
解散かいさんbreaking up (a meeting, gathering, etc.); dispersal (e.g. of a crowd)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 解 (unravel) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 角.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 解 is #176, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

解くとく — to untie; to unfasten; to unwrap
解くほどく — to undo; to untie; to unfasten
解禁かいきん — lifting a ban; raising an embargo; opening a season (hunting, fishing, etc.)

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (角)

角angle触contact

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 解 have?

The kanji 解 (unravel) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 解?

解 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 解 mean?

解 means: unravel, notes, key, explanation, understanding, untie, undo, solve, answer, cancel, absolve, explain, minute. On'yomi readings: カイ, ゲ. Kun'yomi readings: と.く, と.かす, と.ける, ほど.く, ほぐ.す, わか.る, さと.る.

What JLPT level is 解?

解 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.