1.
solution; remedy; resolution
A plan or method for solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
解決策を考える。
To think of a solution.
いい解決策が見つからなくて困っている。
I'm in trouble because I can't find a good solution.
双方が納得できる解決策を見つけるために、話し合いを続けた。
They continued discussions to find a solution that both sides could accept.
解決策 is a compound of 解決 (resolution, solving) + 策 (plan, measure). The 策 suffix appears in many similar words denoting plans or measures.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 解決策を見つける: to find a solution
- 解決策を考える: to think of a solution
- 解決策を提案する: to propose a solution
- 解決策を探す: to search for a solution
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 対策: countermeasure (preventive or responsive action)
- 方策: policy, plan (more formal, broader scope)
- 打開策: breakthrough measure (for breaking deadlocks)