JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
蒸 — steam
- Reading
- ジョウ・セイ・む.す・む.れる・む.らす
- Meaning
- steam; heat; sultry; foment; get musty
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
蒸 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ジョウ・セイ・む.す・む.れる・む.らす and it means steam; heat; sultry; foment; get musty. 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.
蒸 appears in everyday japanese words such as 蒸留 (distillation), 蒸す (to steam) and 蒸気 (steam).
Japanese words containing 蒸
Frequently asked questions
What does 蒸 mean in Japanese?
蒸 means steam; heat; sultry; foment; get musty in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 蒸 read?
蒸 is read ジョウ・セイ・む.す・む.れる・む.らす. Reading it inside real words — 蒸留 and 蒸す and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 蒸 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 蒸 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 蒸 in a word?
A common word containing 蒸 is 蒸留 (じょうりゅう) — "distillation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 蒸 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 蒸 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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