Steam in Japanese
"steam" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "steam". The most common choice is shown first.
蒸View details →
Top pick
steam, heat, sultry, foment, get musty
Reading: jou
13 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of grass and steam. Steaming grass.
What it carries
Evaporation, steam, steam. Represents steaming.
Related kanji for "steam"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for steam?
The most common kanji for "steam" is 蒸, read as jou. It means steam, heat, sultry. Related kanji: 汽 (steam).
How many strokes does 蒸 have?
蒸 has 13 strokes.