Kanji · N1

/ acid

Kanji for acid, bitterness, or sour.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)サンSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)す.いNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

酸 carries the meaning acid, bitterness, or sour.

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Common compounds with 酸

りゅうさんsulfuric acid / sulphuric acid
すっぱいsour / acid
さんそoxygen
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