解(と)き明(あ)かす

ときあかす
verb, godan
to solve; to elucidate; to unravel
1. to solve; to elucidate; to unravel
To work out the answer to a mystery, puzzle, or complex problem through investigation or reasoning. Emphasizes the process of bringing hidden truths to light.
謎(なぞ)を解(と)き明(あ)かす。
To solve a mystery.
科学者(かがくしゃ)たちが宇宙(うちゅう)の秘密(ひみつ)を解(と)き明(あ)かそうとしている。
Scientists are trying to unravel the secrets of the universe.
長年(ながねん)の研究(けんきゅう)の末(すえ)、病気(びょうき)の原因(げんいん)がようやく解(と)き明(あ)かされた。
After many years of research, the cause of the disease was finally elucidated.

解(と)き明(あ)かす is a transitive godan verb. Compound of 解(と)く (to solve) + 明(あ)かす (to reveal), emphasizing both the solving process and bringing the answer to light.

ASPECT (ている):
解(と)き明(あ)かしている indicates an ongoing investigation. The passive 解(と)き明(あ)かされている describes something that has been solved.

PARTICLE PATTERNS:

  • 謎(なぞ)を解(と)き明(あ)かす (solve a mystery)
  • 真相(しんそう)を解(と)き明(あ)かす (uncover the truth)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 謎(なぞ)を解(と)き明(あ)かす (solve a mystery)
  • 秘密(ひみつ)を解(と)き明(あ)かす (unravel a secret)
  • 原因(げんいん)を解(と)き明(あ)かす (elucidate a cause)
  • 仕組(しく)みを解(と)き明(あ)かす (figure out how something works)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 解明(かいめい)する: to clarify, elucidate (more formal, often used in academic/scientific contexts)
  • 解(と)く: to solve (simpler, does not carry the nuance of revelation)
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