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understand Meaning in Japanese (understand 英語 意味)

理解する
理解する in English:understand
IPA:ɾikaisɯɾɯ
Phonetic:りかいする
Quick Answer • 要約

understand の日本語の意味は「理解する」です。 (何かの意味、性質、または説明を認識すること。)

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Definitions of Understand

  1. 1
    verb
    理解する

    To perceive the meaning, nature, or explanation of something.

    何かの意味、性質、または説明を認識すること。

  2. 2
    verb
    理解する

    To be aware of the implications or significance of a situation or fact.

    状況や事実の意味合いや重要性を認識していること。

  3. 3
    verb
    理解する

    To have a sympathetic or tolerant awareness of someone's feelings or behavior.

    誰かの感情や行動に対して、共感的または寛容な認識を持っていること。

Example Sentences

casual

“I can understand your point of view.”

あなたの視点は理解できます。

formal

“It's important to understand the instructions before starting.”

始める前に指示を理解することが重要です。

casual

“Do you understand what I mean?”

私の言っていることがわかりますか？

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

graspcomprehendperceiverealize

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

misunderstandmisinterpretmisconceive

Inflected Word Forms

past tenseunderstood
gerundunderstanding
adjectiveunderstandable
adverbunderstandably

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

understand where someone is coming fromexpression

To comprehend someone's reasons or motivations.

make oneself understoodexpression

To communicate clearly so that others can understand what you are saying.

understand the gravity of the situationcollocation

To fully comprehend the seriousness or importance of a particular circumstance.

Alphabetical:underpants•understandable