JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
溶 — melt
- Reading
- ヨウ・と.ける・と.かす・と.く
- Meaning
- melt; dissolve; thaw
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
溶 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ヨウ・と.ける・と.かす・と.く and it means melt; dissolve; thaw. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
溶 appears in everyday japanese words such as 溶液 (solution), 溶く (to dissolve) and 溶岩 (lava).
Japanese words containing 溶
Frequently asked questions
What does 溶 mean in Japanese?
溶 means melt; dissolve; thaw in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 溶 read?
溶 is read ヨウ・と.ける・と.かす・と.く. Reading it inside real words — 溶液 and 溶く and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 溶 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 溶 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 溶 in a word?
A common word containing 溶 is 溶液 (ようえき) — "solution". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 溶 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 溶 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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