Meaning

Primary

To Understand

Alternative

To Comprehend

Word Type

する verb

Explanation

理解 is understanding, so the verb version would be...? How about to understand or to comprehend? Well, do you?

Reading

りかいする
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. Of course, if you know 理解 already this one is easy to comprehend.

Context

Context Sentences

トーフグのアメリカン・ジョークを理解するのに時間がかかりました。

It took me a while to understand Tofugu's American jokes.

生徒たちに本当に理解してもらえるようなレッスン内容になるよう、心がけています。

I strive to ensure that the lesson content can be understood by the students.

お前が彼のことを愛しているのは理解するけど、あいつがお前にキスをするのは許せないよ。

I understand you love him, but I can’t forgive him for kissing you.

喧嘩や誤解を避けるためには、相手の立場や気持ちを理解することが大切です。

To avoid arguments and misunderstandings, it is important to understand the other person's position and feelings.

Kanji Composition