How to say 'Dew' in Japanese | 露

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The Japanese word for Dew is 'Tsuyu', written as 露 in Japanese.'Dew' in hiragana is つゆ.

word

露

Meaning

Dew

Reading

つゆ

tsuyu

Kanji

露Dew, Expose

Explanation

The Japanese noun '露 (つゆ)' primarily means 'dew', referring to the tiny drops of water that form on surfaces, especially in the early morning. It is often used in poetic or descriptive contexts to evoke imagery of nature. For example: The dew on the grass sparkles in the morning light「草の露が朝の光に輝いている」(くさのつゆがあさのひかりにかがやいている). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something fleeting or transient, like the ephemeral nature of dew itself. Additionally, '露 (つゆ)' can sometimes refer to 'sauce' or 'broth' in culinary contexts, but this usage is less common and typically specified by context.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

6076

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 露

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

露

Meaning

Dew, Expose

Words Related to 露 Through the Kanji 露

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word

披露

Meaning

Announcement

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'Tsuyu' means 'Dew' .

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