わかる

Alternative writings: 分かる, 解る, 判る, 分る
JLPT:N5
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1To understand or comprehend; to grasp the meaning of something.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive VerbUsually Kana

Examples

日本語の文法が少しずつ分かってきた。

I'm gradually starting to understand Japanese grammar.

彼の説明を聞いてようやく分かった。

After hearing his explanation, I finally understood.

この問題の意味が分かりますか?

Do you understand the meaning of this problem?

2To become clear or known; to be discovered or realized—used to indicate that something becomes evident.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive VerbUsually Kana

Examples

彼がどこに行ったかはまだ分かっていない。

It is still not known where he went.

調査の結果、原因が分かった。

As a result of the investigation, the cause was found out.

3An interjection expressing agreement or empathy ('I know!' or 'I agree!').

Interjection

Examples

A:『彼の気持ちが分かる』 B:『分かる!』

A: 'I understand how he feels.' B: 'I know!'

その説明、分かるよ。私も同じ経験がある。

I get that explanation. I've had the same experience.

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