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蕩: melt

melt; dissipate; be charmed
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Readings

On
トウ
Kun
とろかす・とろける・うごく

Read トウ in 放蕩 and 蕩尽, but とろ- in 蕩ける (to melt); 見蕩れる (be charmed) is usually written in kana.

Key words

放蕩ほうとうdissipation; debauchery
放蕩息子ほうとうむすこprodigal son
蕩尽とうじんsquandering
蕩けるとろけるto melt; to be enchanted
見蕩れるみとれるto be captivated by

Example sentences

My older brother, once a prodigal son, has now taken over the family business and works hard.

The freshly baked cheese melted in my mouth and was delicious.

I was so captivated by the cherry blossoms in full bloom that I was late for my appointment.

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