What does 溶ける mean?
溶ける is a Japanese verb meaning “to melt, to thaw, to dissolve” in English. It can also be translated as “to dissolve (in a liquid), to be used up (of money or time)” depending on context. It is written as 溶ける in kanji, とける in hiragana, and tokeru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
氷が溶けると液体になる。
When ice melts, it becomes liquid.
砂糖は水に溶ける。
Sugar dissolves in water.