わか
Meanings
Verb (5-dan, る, intransitive)
Usually written in kana
1. to understand; to comprehend; to grasp; to see; to get; to follow
2. to become clear; to be known; to be discovered; to be realized; to be realised; to be found out
Interjection
3. I know!; I think so too!
Pitch accent
Top 500
Used in vocabulary (8 in total)
down to earth; reasonable; able to deal with
detectable; noticeable; recognizable; observable
down to earth; reasonable
Examples (200 in total)
I already knew this.
I don't understand either.
It's OK. I understand.
I understand how you feel.
I don't know the reason.
Did you make them understand?
"Do you understand?" "No, I don't."
I'm not exactly sure.
Ask me if you don't understand.
I understand what you're saying.
Do you know what I'm thinking?
I don't know what'll happen.
I don't know if I have the time.
Do you know whose this is?
I didn't understand what it meant.
You know who I am, don't you?
Explain it so that I understand.
I don't know if I still have it.
It's okay. I forgive you.
I can see you're frightened.
No one knows the reason.
You'll understand when the time comes.
Do you know how much I love you?
When you're a father, you'll understand.
I don't know what you're talking about.
I don't know which is which.
I know that this is important.
Do you know the value of fear?
Even a child knows that.
There's one thing I don't understand.
Can you see the difference?
You'll understand someday.
I don't understand the purpose of your question.
I'm beginning to understand.
I don't know. It depends on the price.
I don't know how to use it.
I don't know how to use chopsticks.
I don't know how to drive.
You don't understand a fucking thing!
I understand what you mean.
The more you know, the less you understand.
Are you sure you don't know what it was?
I don't know what to say.
I don't know what you're trying to say.
I didn't know where it came from.
I recognized your voice right away.
I don't know what to answer.
I don't know what you want.
Even children can understand it.
I know that I have to. I just don't want to.
I don't know what this means.
I think I understand what you're trying to say.
I don't know when he will come.
He didn't realize what was happening.
But I want you to understand what I'm saying.
I don't know when my mother will come back.
I don't know much about Japan.
There are many words that I don't understand.
I could see that my mother was in a lot of pain.
I don't know when she will come back.
He proved to be honest.
He found it impossible to work any longer.
He nodded when I asked if he understood.
He doesn't even know who called.
I don't know if I'm stupid or not.
I don't know if this will be enough.
He didn't get her joke.
I don't know what to study.
Someday, the time will come where you understand.
I feel like I understand your feelings.
Can you tell if it will rain tomorrow?
I know what we can do.
I know that you're quite busy.
I'm not sure what's wrong.
I don't know who you want to meet.
You'll never know unless you try.
I had no idea who she was.
Are you saying you don't know how to do this?
How do you know how deep the lake is?
I really understand what you mean.
Not knowing what to do, she remained silent.
How did you get my number?
I do not know the meaning of hatred.
At times I can't understand him.
I think he understood me.
I understood what she said.
I don't know what to do anymore.
But I understand what he says.
The story turned out to be true.
I think this is OK, but I'm not sure.
He didn't know what to say.
I see why you don't want to go there.
I didn't know what to do next.
I don't know where I should go.
I don't know what to believe anymore.
If you'd known, you would've told me, wouldn't you?
I knew that it wouldn't be that easy.
This is too difficult for me to understand.
Having seen him before, I recognized him.
That accounts for why the door was open.
She had changed so much that I couldn't recognize her.
It is impossible to tell what will happen in that country.
I don't know if I'll have time tomorrow.
He knows you'll never forgive him.
I totally understand the feeling.
Sorry, I do not understand the meaning of the question.
I saw that he was right.
Why are you able to explain things so well?
Only slowly did he begin to understand the situation.
Can you identify the man in this picture?
Many people don't understand cats.
I don't know whether to accept or refuse.
Thanks for the detailed explanation. I understand now.
I don't know if I'll have time to do it.
Don't hesitate to ask questions if you don't understand my explanation.
I don't know what day he'll come.
I don't know exactly how or why that happened.
I don't know what to do from now on.
He discovered that he had made a mistake.
Do you know how to run this machine?
I really don't understand what you're talking about.
I don't understand what you are saying.
You are old enough to understand this.
I'm sorry, I don't understand what you're saying.
You can easily tell that he is a genius.
I don't know which doctor she meant.
I don't know whether to turn left or right.
He did not know what to do, and held his head in his hands.
I couldn't understand why she frowned at him.
Do you know what this sentence means?
He pretended not to know the answer.
He has a good palate for wine.
What accounts for these symptoms hasn't been discovered yet.
You know that you can tell me if something's going on, right?
I didn't know what to say to him.
I know it's early, but let's go home.
I know him better than anybody.
I couldn't figure out what he was talking about.
I was surprised at her immediate recognition of me.
The more you read this book, the less you understand!
Since he didn't know what to say, he remained silent.
She doesn't know what she really wants.
You know why we're here.
I'm not sure if this is actually true.
I know you're hiding somewhere in this room.
As they didn't know the way, they soon got lost.
I knew you'd get here in time.
The warrior is conscious of both his strength and his weakness.
I don't know why you don't like her.
I found out how to solve the problem.
I don't know if it will rain tomorrow or not.
I don't understand why she is opposed to my opinion.
I don't know whether to go to the party or not.
I found it impossible to lift the box.
Not knowing what to do, I asked for help.
You never can tell what will happen in the future.
I have no idea how it works.
As I had met him before, I recognized him at once.
Do you have any idea how hard I've studied to become a doctor?
We soon recognized each other, although we had not met for years.
I'm not sure if it's a good idea or not.
I don't know how to interpret his words.
"Excuse me, do you speak English?" "Yes. A little."
I don't know who to ask for advice.
It's not until you lose your health that you realize its value.
Can you make yourself understood in Japanese?
I don't get why you changed your mind.
He is old enough to understand it.
Not knowing what to do, I called her.
I'm sorry, I don't understand what you're trying to say.
If I were in your position, I probably wouldn't know what to do.
I'm not sure if this translation is correct.
How do you know that light travels faster than sound?
No one knew how to answer the question.
I know you don't ever want to see me again.
The mother didn't know what to do with her son.
"Do you know what day it is today?" "No..." "It's my birthday!"
I found this movie very interesting.
No one knows what the future holds. That's why the possibilities are endless.
I knew I'd broken my wrist the moment I fell.
I don't know how to set about the work.
I understand that life without love is impossible for me.
We can know in advance what excuse he will make.
I've heard that word before, but I'm not sure what it means.
I don't get why he isn't here yet.
We all know that no one is perfect.
I think I've figured out which horse is most likely to win the race.
I found it impossible to do the work in one day.
Not knowing what to see, I asked him for advice.
I don't know if he will visit us next Sunday.
Her new husband turned out to be a bad person.
I don't know if I've ever told you, but you have beautiful eyes.
I can tell whether it's Dad or not by the sound of his footsteps.
I don't even know where my older brother went.
I know what's real and what isn't.
I found the river dirty.
We found it impossible for us to cross the river.
You'll find the way all right once you get to the station.
I can see why you like this place so much.
"Was there any homework for tomorrow again?" "Sorry, I don't know. Ask someone else."