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湯
Hot Water
ゆ (yu)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Japanese bathing culture revolves around hot water. Public baths (銭湯) and hot springs (温泉) are beloved places for relaxation throughout the country.
Memory Trick
Imagine relaxing in a steaming hot bath after a long day. That warm water helps you remember 湯 means 'hot water.'
Readings
Onyomi: トウ (tou)
Kunyomi: ゆ (yu)
Example Words
お湯
おゆ (oyu)
Hot water
銭湯
せんとう (sentou)
Public bath
熱湯
ねっとう (nettou)
Boiling water
湯気
ゆげ (yuge)
Steam
Example Sentence
お湯 を 入れて お茶 を 飲みます。
おゆ を いれて おちゃ を のみます。
oyu o irete ocha o nomimasu
I add hot water and drink tea.