Sultry in Japanese

"sultry" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

蒸し暑い

mushiatsui

蒸steam, heat+しnot in this dictionary+暑sultry, hot+いnot in this dictionary

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "sultry". The most common choice is shown first.

暑

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sultry, hot, summer heat

Reading: sho

12 strokes · nature

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Where it comes from

Composed of sun and person. Person under the sun.

What it carries

Heat, intense heat, tropical. Represents severity of summer.

Related kanji for "sultry"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for sultry?

The most common kanji for "sultry" is 暑, read as sho. It means sultry, hot, summer heat. Related kanji: 蒸 (sultry).

How many strokes does 暑 have?

暑 has 12 strokes.