蕩
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
放蕩息子だった兄も、今では家業を継いで真面目に働いている。
My older brother, once a prodigal son, has now taken over the family business and works hard.
焼きたてのチーズが口の中で蕩けて、とてもおいしかった。
The freshly baked cheese melted in my mouth and was delicious.
満開の桜に見蕩れて、約束の時間に遅れてしまった。
I was so captivated by the cherry blossoms in full bloom that I was late for my appointment.