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醸
On'yomi
ジョウ
JOU
Kun'yomi
かも.す
kamosu
brew · cause
Details
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of wine and phonetic. Brewing wine.
Symbolism
Brewing, fostering, fermentation. Represents brewing.
Component Breakdown
醸=
酉㐮
wine + 㐮
Words & Expressions
Words written with 醸
醸成じょうせいbrewing
Four-Character Compounds
醸造の妙
じょうぞうのみょう
The art of brewing; Excellent skill in making fermented beverages
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 醸 mean in Japanese?
醸 means brew, cause.
How do you read 醸?
On'yomi: ジョウ (JOU). Kun'yomi: かも.す (kamosu).
How many strokes does 醸 have?
醸 has 20 strokes. Its radical is 酉 (wine).
Is 醸 a good kanji for a tattoo?
醸 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means brew, cause. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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