溶

Melt, Dissolve

と.ける, と.かす, と.く

JLPT N2

Interesting Fact

Science classes in Japan frequently use the word 溶液 (solution) when learning about chemistry. The kanji 溶 is used whenever something melts or dissolves into a liquid.

Memory Trick

Imagine a sugar cube slowly disappearing into a cup of hot tea. Watching it dissolve helps you remember 溶 means 'to melt' or 'to dissolve.'

Readings

Onyomi: ヨウ (you)

Kunyomi: と.ける, と.かす, と.く

Example Words

溶ける

とける (tokeru)

To melt

溶かす

とかす (tokasu)

To dissolve

溶岩

ようがん (yougan)

Lava

溶液

ようえき (youeki)

Solution

Example Sentence

砂糖をお湯に溶かしました。

さとうをおゆにとかしました。

satou o oyu ni tokashimashita

I dissolved sugar in hot water.

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