JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
沸 — seethe
- Reading
- フツ・わ.く・わ.かす
- Meaning
- seethe; boil; ferment; uproar; breed
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
沸 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is フツ・わ.く・わ.かす and it means seethe; boil; ferment; uproar; breed. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
沸 appears in everyday japanese words such as 沸騰 (boiling), 沸く (to boil) and 沸かす (to boil).
Japanese words containing 沸
Frequently asked questions
What does 沸 mean in Japanese?
沸 means seethe; boil; ferment; uproar; breed in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 沸 read?
沸 is read フツ・わ.く・わ.かす. Reading it inside real words — 沸騰 and 沸く and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 沸 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 沸 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 沸 in a word?
A common word containing 沸 is 沸騰 (ふっとう) — "boiling". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 沸 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 沸 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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