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How do you say "dissolve" in Japanese?
溶解する
youkai suru
In Japanese, "dissolve" is 溶解する (youkai suru).
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Pronunciation
You-kai-su-ru, four syllables, the long 'you' held for two beats, then 'kai' glides like the English word 'kai' in kaiju.
Writing and usage
溶解する is written using kanji. It's a verb, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
砂糖はお茶に溶けます。
satou hao cha ni toke masu.
The sugar will dissolve in the tea.
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How to remember 溶解する
Youkai sounds like the word for ghost or spirit in Japanese folklore — dissolving into nothing like a ghost fading away.
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- stretch 伸びをする nobi wosuru
- bend 曲げる mage ru
- kneel ひざまずく hizamazuku
- squat しゃがむ shagamu
- compare 比較する hikaku suru
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Questions about 溶解する
How do you pronounce 溶解する?
You-kai-su-ru, four syllables, the long 'you' held for two beats, then 'kai' glides like the English word 'kai' in kaiju.
Is 溶解する formal or casual?
溶解する is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 溶解する written in Japanese?
溶解する is written using kanji. Romanised, it reads as youkai suru.
Where can I practice Japanese words for free?
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