How to say 'Steam' in Japanese | 湯気

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The Japanese word for Steam is 'Yuge', written as 湯気 in Japanese.'Steam' in hiragana is ゆげ.

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湯気

Meaning

Steam

Reading

ゆげ

yuge

Kanji

湯Hot water 気Spirit

Explanation

The Japanese noun '湯気 (ゆげ)' refers to 'steam' or 'vapor', specifically the visible mist that rises from hot water or other heated liquids. It is commonly used in everyday contexts, such as when describing steam from a hot bath, tea, or food. For example: The steam from the hot spring is warm「温泉の湯気は温かい」(おんせんのゆげはあたたかい). Steam is rising from the cup of tea「湯気がお茶のカップから立ち上っている」(ゆげがおちゃのカップからたちあがっている). This word is often associated with warmth and comfort, particularly in Japanese culture, where hot baths and tea are deeply ingrained.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

7289

Composition

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Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 湯気

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

湯

Meaning

Hot water

kanji

気

Meaning

Spirit

Words Related to 湯気 Through the Kanji 湯

These 2 Words contain the Kanji 湯 as well.

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湯

Meaning

Hot water

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湯飲み

Meaning

Teacup

Words Related to 湯気 Through the Kanji 気

These 42 Words contain the Kanji 気 as well.

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気

Meaning

Spirit, Mood

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元気

Meaning

Healthy, Energetic

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気持ち

Meaning

Feeling

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病気

Meaning

Illness

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気に入る

Meaning

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気付く

Meaning

Notice

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気分

Meaning

Mood

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天気予報

Meaning

Weather forecast

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'Yuge' means 'Steam' .

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