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What is the Kanji for 'Thin' and 'Dilute'? | 薄

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Thin' and 'Dilute' is 薄.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thin, Dilute

    Reading

    kunyomiうす

    usu

    onyomiはく

    haku

    Parts

    Grass

    Example Word

    薄める: dilute. The Japanese verb '薄める (うすめる)' means 'to dilute'. This verb is used when you want to make a liquid less concentrated by adding water or another solvent. It can also be used metaphorically to describe reducing the intensity of something, such as emotions or colors. For example: dilute the paint with water「絵の具を水で薄める」(えのぐをみずでうすめる). She diluted her anger with a smile「彼女は笑顔で怒りを薄めた」(かのじょはえがおでいかりをうすめた). Note that this verb is transitive, meaning it requires a direct object to indicate what is being diluted.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    550

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

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

    radical

    Meaning

    Grass

    component

Words Using

This kanji is used in 4 words:

    word

    薄い

    Meaning

    Thin, Pale

    word

    薄暗い

    Meaning

    Dim

    word

    薄める

    Meaning

    Dilute

    word

    薄着

    Meaning

    Light clothing

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 48 kanji contain the part 艹 as well.

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

    Neglect, Scorn

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lid

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 薄 mean?

薄 means 'Thin' and 'Dilute'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

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