JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
湧 — boil
- Reading
- ユウ・ヨウ・ユ・わ.く
- Meaning
- boil; ferment; seethe; uproar; breed
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
湧 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ユウ・ヨウ・ユ・わ.く and it means boil; ferment; seethe; 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.
湧 appears in everyday japanese words such as 湧く (to boil).
Japanese words containing 湧
Frequently asked questions
What does 湧 mean in Japanese?
湧 means boil; ferment; seethe; uproar; breed in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 湧 read?
湧 is read ユウ・ヨウ・ユ・わ.く. Reading it inside real words — 湧く — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 湧 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 湧 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 湧 in a word?
A common word containing 湧 is 湧く (わく) — "to boil". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 湧 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 湧 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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