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What is the Kanji for 'Ferment' and 'Fermentation'? | 酵

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Ferment' and 'Fermentation', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Ferment' and 'Fermentation' is 酵.

    kanji

    酵

    Meaning

    Ferment, Fermentation

    Reading

    onyomiこう

    kou

    Parts

    孝Filial piety 酉Bird of the zodiac

    Example Word

    酵素: enzyme. The Japanese noun '酵素 (こうそ)' refers to 'enzyme', which is a protein that acts as a catalyst in biochemical reactions. Enzymes are essential for various biological processes, such as digestion and metabolism. For example: enzymes help break down food「酵素は食べ物を分解するのを助けます」(こうそはたべものをぶんかいするのをたすけます). This product contains digestive enzymes「この製品には消化酵素が含まれています」(このせいひんにはしょうかこうそがふくまれています). The term is commonly used in scientific, medical, and everyday contexts related to health and biology.

    Radical

    酉

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    2102

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 酵

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    孝

    Meaning

    Filial piety

    radical

    酉

    Meaning

    Bird of the zodiac

Words Using 酵

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    酵素

    Meaning

    Enzyme

Kanji Related to 酵 Through the Part 酉

These 13 kanji contain the part 酉 as well.

    kanji

    酎

    Meaning

    Sake

    kanji

    酒

    Meaning

    Alcohol, Sake

    kanji

    酢

    Meaning

    Vinegar

    kanji

    酷

    Meaning

    Cruel, Severe

    kanji

    酌

    Meaning

    Pour wine, Bartending

    kanji

    酸

    Meaning

    Bitter, Acid

    kanji

    酬

    Meaning

    Reward, Repay

    kanji

    醸

    Meaning

    Brew

    kanji

    酔

    Meaning

    Drunk

    kanji

    配

    Meaning

    Distribute

    kanji

    醜

    Meaning

    Ugly

    kanji

    醒

    Meaning

    Awakening

    kanji

    酪

    Meaning

    Dairy produce, Dairy

Learn the Kanji 酵

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 酵 mean?

酵 means 'Ferment' and 'Fermentation'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.