Japanese

わかる
Meaning: to understand; to comprehend; to grasp
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 解る 解らない
Polite 解ります 解りません
Past 解った 解らなかった
Polite + Past 解りました 解りませんでした
Te-form 解って 解らなくて
Potential 解れる 解れない
Passive 解られる 解られない
Causative 解らせる 解らせない
Causative + Passive 解らされる 解らされない
Imperative 解れ 解るな

Handwriting

解
る

Example

I understand well what he wants to say.

Usage Notes

Used for understanding meanings, facts, or people's feelings. Often written as 分かる, but 解る is specifically used for understanding or comprehending something complex.

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