Japanese symbol for “uncover”
解き明かす
ときあかす
Romaji: tokiakasu
to uncover; to solve; to reveal
In Japanese, uncover is 解き明かす, read ときあかす (tokiakasu).
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Meanings
- v5s, vt to uncover; to solve; to reveal
Written forms: 解き明かす、解明す、解きあかす、とき明かす. Readings: ときあかす.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “uncover”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 掘り起こす | ほりおこす horiokosu | to dig up; to unearth; to uncover |
| すっぱ抜く | すっぱぬく suppanuku | to expose (a secret, scandal, etc.); to disclose; to uncover |
| あぶり出す | あぶりだす aburidasu | to bring into the open; to reveal; to uncover (e.g. evidence) |
| 暴き立てる | あばきたてる abakitateru | to dig up (a secret, scandal, etc.); to expose; to uncover |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 理解 | りかい rikai | understanding; comprehension; appreciation |
| 解決 | かいけつ kaiketsu | settlement; solution; resolution |
| 解説 | かいせつ kaisetsu | explanation; commentary; exposition |
| 解散 | かいさん kaisan | breaking up (a meeting, gathering, etc.); dispersal (e.g. of a crowd) |
| 解放 | かいほう kaihou | release; unleashing; liberation |
| 解除 | かいじょ kaijo | termination (of a contract); cancellation; rescinding |
| 説明 | せつめい setsumei | explanation; exposition; description |
| 明日 | あした ashita | tomorrow |
See also: Chinese symbol for “uncover”.
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