How to say 'Sweat' in Japanese | 汗

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The Japanese word for Sweat is 'Ase', written as 汗 in Japanese.'Sweat' in hiragana is あせ.

word

汗

Meaning

Sweat

Reading

あせ

ase

Kanji

汗Sweat

Explanation

The Japanese noun '汗 (あせ)' means 'sweat'. It refers to the moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a result of physical exertion, heat, or nervousness. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and can be found in various contexts, such as describing physical activity, weather conditions, or emotional states. For example: I wiped the sweat from my forehead「額の汗を拭いた」(ひたいのあせをふいた). After running, I was covered in sweat「走った後、汗だくになった」(はしったあと、あせだくになった). It's also used metaphorically to describe hard work or effort, as in 'sweating over a task'.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2589

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 汗

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

汗

Meaning

Sweat

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