No. 763 in Japanese
わかる
To understand.
In a sentence
私はその本の内容がわかる。
I understand the content of that book.
Here, 'わかる' denotes comprehension of information presented in the book, showcasing its use to express understanding of concepts or ideas.
彼が言いたいことがわかる。
I understand what he wants to say.
In this case, 'わかる' is used to convey an understanding of someone's intentions or message.
彼女の気持ちがわかる。
I understand her feelings.
Here, 'わかる' indicates empathy and the ability to grasp someone else's emotions, illustrating its use in emotional or situational contexts.
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