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蒸
On'yomi
ジョウ・セイ
JOU / SEI
Kun'yomi
む.す・む.れる・む.らす
musu / mureru / murasu
steam · heat · sultry · foment · get musty
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Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and steam. Steaming grass.
Symbolism
Evaporation, steam, steam. Represents steaming.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Component Breakdown
蒸=
艹烝
grass + 烝
Words & Expressions
Words written with 蒸
Four-Character Compounds
蒸し返す
むしかえす
To bring up again; To rehash a matter already concluded
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 蒸 mean in Japanese?
蒸 means steam, heat, sultry, foment, get musty.
How do you read 蒸?
On'yomi: ジョウ、セイ (JOU, SEI). Kun'yomi: む.す、む.れる、む.らす (musu, mureru, murasu).
How many strokes does 蒸 have?
蒸 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 蒸 a good kanji for a tattoo?
蒸 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means steam, heat, sultry, foment, get musty. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.