JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
湯 — hot water
- Reading
- トウ・ゆ
- Meaning
- hot water; bath; hot spring
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
湯 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is トウ・ゆ and it means hot water; bath; hot spring. 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.
湯 appears in everyday japanese words such as 湯 (hot water), 熱湯 (boiling water) and 湯気 (steam).
Japanese words containing 湯
Frequently asked questions
What does 湯 mean in Japanese?
湯 means hot water; bath; hot spring in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 湯 read?
湯 is read トウ・ゆ. Reading it inside real words — 湯 and 熱湯 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 湯 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 湯 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 湯 in a word?
A common word containing 湯 is 湯 (ゆ) — "hot water". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 湯 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 湯 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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