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The act of finding a solution to a problem, dispute, or issue.
紛争を解決するために話し合いましょう。
Let's discuss to resolve the conflict.
この問題はまだ解決されていません。
This issue has not been resolved yet.
Often used in formal contexts such as negotiations, legal matters, or technical troubleshooting.
To settle or bring to an end; to make a final decision about something.
裁判所がその事件を解決した。
The court resolved the case.
Common in legal and administrative contexts.
解決 is formal. For casual contexts, use simpler phrases like '直す' (to fix) or '治す' (to cure/heal). Example: 'パソコンを直す' (to fix a PC) instead of 'パソコンを解決する' (incorrect).
Use 解決 when referring to problems that require a structured, often official, resolution process. It is not used for everyday troubleshooting or minor inconveniences.
The word '解決' is a Sino-Japanese compound (kango) formed from '解' (to untie, to solve) and '決' (to decide). It entered Japanese via Chinese during the Heian period (794–1185) and has been used in formal contexts ever since.
解決 is commonly used as a noun ('resolution') or as a suru-verb ('to resolve'). It implies a formal or structured approach to ending a problem, often involving negotiation, legal action, or systematic problem-solving. Avoid using it for casual or trivial issues.