[ほどける, hodokeru] (v1, vi) (1) to be solved; (2) (See 解ける・ほどける) to loosen; to come untied; (3) to be removed (e.g. restrictions); to be cleared (e.g. misunderstandings); to be broken (e.g. spells, curses); (4) (See 溶ける) to melt; (P)
[しゃくぜん;せきぜん, shakuzen ; sekizen] (adj-t, adv-to) fully satisfied; well satisfied (e.g. with an explanation or apology); to have one's heart completely cleared of doubt or grudge
[はれる, hareru] (v1, vi) (1) to clear up; to clear away; to be sunny; to stop raining; (2) to refresh (e.g. spirits); (3) (See 疑いが晴れる) to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); (4) to be dispelled; to be banished; (P)