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θΈ
Steam, Steamed
γ (γ), γ (γγ), γ (γγ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Steaming is an important cooking method in Japan. Popular dishes such as θΆη’θΈγ (chawanmushi), a savory steamed egg custard, use this kanji.
Memory Trick
Imagine hot steam rising from a bamboo steamer filled with delicious dumplings. That rising steam helps you remember θΈ means 'to steam.'
Readings
Onyomi: γΈγ§γ¦ (jou)
Kunyomi: γ (γ), γ (γγ), γ (γγ)
Example Words
θΈγ
γγ (musu)
To steam
θΈζ°
γγγγ (jouki)
Steam
θΆη’θΈγ
γ‘γγγγγ (chawanmushi)
Steamed egg custard
θΈγζγ
γγγγ€γ (mushiatsui)
Hot and humid
Example Sentence
ιθ γ θΈγγ¦ ι£γΉγΎγγγ
γγγ γ γγγ¦ γγΉγΎγγγ
yasai o mushite tabemashita
I ate steamed vegetables.