- (v1,vi) (1) to be solved; (2) (See 解ける・ほどける) to loosen; to come untied; (3) to be removed (e.g. restrictions); to be cleared (e.g. misunderstandings); to be broken (e.g. spells, curses); (4) (See 溶ける) to melt; (P)[edict]
- (v1,vi) (解ける is sometimes used also) to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve; (P)[edict]