解決する

• Reading: かいけつする
• Romaji: kaiketsu suru
• Kanji breakdown: 解 (kai) — to untie, explain; 決 (ketsu) — to decide, settle
• Pronunciation: /ka.i.ke.tsɯ.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To solve; to resolve; to settle. Used for finding solutions to problems, disputes, or difficult situations.

A する verb formed from the noun 解決 (solution/resolution). One of the most essential problem-solving verbs. Can be used transitively (問題を解決する) or intransitively (問題が解決する). Common in all contexts from daily life to international diplomacy. 解決策 (solution/strategy) is a key compound.

Examples

1. チームで話し合って問題を解決した。 We discussed it as a team and solved the problem.
2. この方法で解決できるか試してみよう。 Let's see if we can solve it with this method.
3. 一人で悩まないで一緒に解決しよう。 Don't worry about it alone — let's solve it together.

Usage Guide

Context: daily life, business, academics

Tone: decisive

Origin & History

Compound of 解 (kai, to untie/explain) and 決 (ketsu, to decide/settle). Together they describe untying a knot and settling the matter — resolving something tangled.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal