Translation guide
A problem that has not been solved or settled yet. In Japanese, this is commonly expressed with words like 未解決の問題 or 懸案, but the natural choice depends on context and formality.
A problem that remains unsolved, often in academic, technical, or everyday contexts.
The most direct and neutral translation. Suitable for both spoken and written Japanese.
これは未解決の問題です。
This is an unresolved problem.
There are still many unresolved problems.
A pending issue or matter that has been left unresolved, often used in business or formal settings.
その問題は長年の懸案です。
That problem has been an unresolved issue for many years.
A more colloquial way to say 'problem that hasn't been solved'. Natural in conversation.
まだ解決していない問題がいくつかある。
There are still some unresolved problems.
A matter that was discussed but not settled, often left for future discussion.
Common in business minutes or reports. Refers to an unresolved agenda item.
未解決事項は次回の会議で話し合います。
Unresolved matters will be discussed at the next meeting.
Literally 'carry-over'. Used when an issue is postponed or left unresolved to be dealt with later.
その件は持ち越しになった。
That matter was left unresolved (carried over).
A lingering personal issue, often emotional or psychological, that hasn't been dealt with.
Refers to a lingering bad feeling or unresolved emotional knot. Often used for interpersonal issues.
彼との間にまだ心のわだかまりがある。
There is still an unresolved issue between him and me.
A more direct translation for 'unresolved feelings', used in psychological contexts.
未解決の感情がストレスの原因になることがある。
Unresolved feelings can sometimes cause stress.
A problem that has not been solved in a field like mathematics, physics, etc.
Standard term for an unsolved problem in academic fields. Often used in mathematics (e.g., Riemann hypothesis).
リーマン予想は数学の未解決問題の一つです。
The Riemann hypothesis is one of the unsolved problems in mathematics.
While 未解決の問題 is correct, it can sound stiff in casual conversation. In everyday speech, it's often more natural to rephrase, e.g., まだ解決してない問題 or simply まだわからない (still don't know).