酵
Kanji · N1
酵 / fermentation
Kanji for fermentation.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
酵 carries the meaning fermentation.
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Common compounds with 酵
酵素こうそenzyme
発酵はっこうfermentation / zymosis
酵母こうぼyeast / leaven
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