Quick answer
溶 is the kanji for "Melt". A common reading is と.ける (tokeru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Melt
Also : Thaw · Dissolve
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 溶 represents 'MELT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of melt.
On-reading: よう — remember this sound by associating it with melt. Kun-reading: と.ける.
Example Sentences
雪が溶け始めると、春の訪れを感じます。
ゆきがとけはじめると、はるのおとずれをかんじます。
When the snow begins to melt, I feel the arrival of spring.
砂糖が水に溶けるのが速いのか遅いのか、実験で確認しました。
さとうがみずにとけるのがはやいのかおそいのか、じっけんでかくにんしました。
I confirmed in an experiment whether sugar dissolves in water quickly or slowly.
Vocabulary using 溶
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