N3
とける (tokeru)
とける
to melt, to dissolve, to thaw
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Intransitive verb. Used for ice, sugar, snow, etc., changing from solid to liquid, dissolving, or thawing. The transitive form is 溶かす (tokasu).
📝 Example Sentences
冷蔵庫から出したばかりのバターは、すぐに溶けた。
The butter, fresh out of the refrigerator, melted quickly.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "とける"!
アイスクリームは暑い部屋に置くと、すぐに____しまう。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: アイスクリームが暑さで液体に変わる様子は「溶ける」と表現します。
English: The state of ice cream turning into liquid due to heat is expressed as '溶ける (tokeru) - to melt.'
English: The state of ice cream turning into liquid due to heat is expressed as '溶ける (tokeru) - to melt.'
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