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Resolving the case with 解決

Kanji Explanation: Separating and understanding with 解

Manga panel from 三ツ星カラーズ showing example of Resolving the case with 解決.
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Kotoha brings news that the old woman who runs the croquette shop has a case for Colors. The trio heads out to the shop to get the details.

結衣(ゆい):
「事件(じけん)解決(かいけつ)したらコロばあコロッケくれるかな」
“If we resolve the case, will she give us croquettes?”
琴葉(ことは):
「牛肉(ぎゅうにく)コロッケがいい」
“Beef croquette would be nice.”
さっちゃん:
「コーンが１番だぞ」
“Corn is best!”

解決(かいけつ) here means to bring resolution to the issue the old woman is troubled by.

Key Points

  1. 解決 means resolution

    • 解 suggests untangling or solving, and 決 suggests deciding or settling.

    • Together, 解決(かいけつ) is resolving a problem or case.

  2. 事件(じけん)解決(かいけつ)したら sets the reward condition

    • 事件(じけん)解決(かいけつ)したら means “if we solve the case”.

  3. The food talk undercuts the serious word

    • 事件(じけん) and 解決(かいけつ) sound detective-like.

    • The replies about beef and corn croquettes make the mission playful.