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What does 溶かす (とかす, tokasu) mean?

溶かす (とかす, tokasu) means to dissolve, to melt (something).

Quick facts
Readingとかす
Romajitokasu
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
とかす
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontokasu

to dissolve, to melt (something)

  1. 1godan verb · transitive to melt; to liquefy; to thaw
  2. 2godan verb · transitive to dissolve (in a liquid); to bring into solution
  3. 3godan verb · transitive to lose (money; through gambling, etc.); to squander

Example sentences

  • Dissolve the sugar in hot water.

  • I melt metal with heat to shape it.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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