蒸
Kanji · N2
蒸 / steam
Kanji for steam, heat, or sultry.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ジョウ、セイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | む.す、む.れる、む.らす | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
蒸 carries the meaning steam, heat, or sultry.
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Common compounds with 蒸
蒸気じょうきsteam / vapour / vapor
蒸し返すむしかえすto reheat / to steam over
蒸し暑いむしあついhumid / sultry
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