What does 解く mean?
解く is a Japanese verb meaning “to unfasten; answer, solve” in English. It can also be translated as “to unsew, to solve, to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)” depending on context. It is written as 解く in kanji, とく in hiragana, and toku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
この医師はガンの多くの不可解な点を解こうと努力している。
The doctor is trying to solve many of the riddles of cancer.
彼は重責を解かれた。
He was relieved of his heavy responsibility.
外出する前に髪を櫛でときなさい。
Comb your hair before you go out.