Japanese

かる

わかる
Meaning: to understand; to be clear; to be known
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 分かる 分からない
Polite 分かります 分かりません
Past 分かった 分からなかった
Polite + Past 分かりました 分かりませんでした
Te-form 分かって 分からなくて
Potential 分かれる 分かれない
Passive 分かられる 分かられない
Causative 分からせる 分からせない
Causative + Passive 分からされる 分からされない
Imperative 分かれ 分かるな

Handwriting

分
か
る

Example sentences

I understand well what he wants to say.
明日雨が降るか分からない
I don't know if it will rain tomorrow.
子供だって分かる
Even children understand.
彼の気持ちがよく分かる
I understand his feelings well.
彼が会社を辞めた理由は誰にも分からない。
Nobody knows the reason why he quit the company.
彼女がどれだけ努力したか、私にはわかります。
I know how much effort she put in.
分からないことがあれば、先生なり先輩なりに聞いてください。
If there is something you do not understand, please ask a teacher or a senior.
はあ、分かりました。
Yes, I understand.
分からないことがあれば、先生に尋ねてください。
If there is something you don't understand, please ask the teacher.
その男の正体は誰にも分からない。
No one knows the man's true identity.

Usage Notes

A very common verb used for understanding concepts, facts, or people's feelings. Can be written as 分かる, 解る, or 判る depending on nuance.

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