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Kanji 溶: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 溶: melt, dissolve, thaw

Key takeaways

Kanji 溶: melt, dissolve, thaw. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

meltdissolvethaw

On reading

ヨウ

Kun reading

と.けると.かすと.く

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 溶

melt, dissolve, thaw

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

氵 + 容

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

When you put an object in water (氵), its shape or form (容) disappears as it dissolves. This kanji represents the process of melting, dissolving, or thawing into a liquid state.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

ヨウ
  • 溶液ようえき

    solution (liquid)

  • 溶岩ようがん

    lava

Kun reading

と.ける
  • 溶かすとかす

    to melt / to dissolve

  • 溶くとく

    to dissolve / mix (paint or ingredients)

  • 溶けるとける

    to melt / to dissolve / to thaw

Commonly used words

  • 溶液
    ようえき

    solution (liquid)

  • 溶岩
    ようがん

    lava

  • 溶かす
    とかす

    to melt / to dissolve

  • 溶く
    とく

    to dissolve / mix (paint or ingredients)

  • 溶ける
    とける

    to melt / to dissolve / to thaw

Example sentences

Example 1

この液をよくかきまぜてください。

Translation

Please stir this solution well.

Example 2

液の色が変わったら反応しています。

Translation

The solution is reacting if its color changes.

Example 3

バターを火でとかす。

Translation

Melt the butter over the fire.

Example 4

砂糖を水にとかしてください。

Translation

Please dissolve the sugar in water.

Kanji 溶: melt, dissolve, thaw | Daily Nihongo