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ζΊΆ
Melt, Dissolve
γ¨ (γγ), γ¨ (γγ), γ¨ (γ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Science classes in Japan frequently use the word ζΊΆζΆ² (solution) when learning about chemistry. The kanji ζΊΆ 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 ζΊΆ means 'to melt' or 'to dissolve.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ¨γ¦ (you)
Kunyomi: γ¨ (γγ), γ¨ (γγ), γ¨ (γ)
Example Words
ζΊΆγγ
γ¨γγ (tokeru)
To melt
ζΊΆγγ
γ¨γγ (tokasu)
To dissolve
溢岩
γγγγ (yougan)
Lava
ζΊΆζΆ²
γγγγ (youeki)
Solution
Example Sentence
η η³ γ γζΉ― γ« ζΊΆγγγΎγγγ
γγ¨γ γ γγ γ« γ¨γγγΎγγγ
satou o oyu ni tokashimashita
I dissolved sugar in hot water.