Japanese

かす

ときあかす
Meaning: to unravel; to solve; to explain
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 解き明かす 解き明かさない
Polite 解き明かします 解き明かしません
Past 解き明かした 解き明かさなかった
Polite + Past 解き明かしました 解き明かしませんでした
Te-form 解き明かして 解き明かさなくて
Potential 解き明かせる 解き明かせない
Passive 解き明かされる 解き明かされない
Causative 解き明かさせる 解き明かさせない
Imperative 解き明かせ 解き明かすな

Handwriting

解
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明
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Example sentences

Scientists have finally unraveled the mystery of the birth of the universe.
宇宙の神秘を解き明かしたい。
I want to solve the mystery of the universe.

Usage Notes

Used when solving a mystery, clarifying a complex problem, or explaining a truth that was previously unknown.

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