How to Say ‘Like melting away’ in Japanese
溶けてゆくように
とけてゆくように
💬 Usage Tip: The verb [溶ける] (tokeru) is commonly used for melting snow or ice in Japan.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Cherry blossoms, a national symbol, often use the imagery of melting or fading.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
溶けとけ
[toke]
melt
To change from a solid to a liquid state due to heat.
氷が溶けてゆくようにゼリーを作った。
I made jelly to melt like ice.
てて
[te]
and
Conjunctive form of a verb, showing sequence.
箱を開けて中を見る。
Open the box and look inside.
ゆくゆく
[yuku]
go
Expresses continuity or progression.
カエルが池へ飛びゆく。
The frog jumps and goes to the pond.
ようよう
[you]
like
Indicates similarity or manner.
夢が現実のように感じる。
The dream feels like reality.
にに
[ni]
to
A particle indicating direction or target.
星に願いを。
Wish upon a star.
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