蒸 means “steam”

むす · musu

Also: heat, sultry, foment

Kun'yomi (Japanese reading)

むす, むれる, むらす

On'yomi (Chinese reading)

ジョウ, セイ

Taught in grade 6 · 13 strokes

The story

Grass, fire, and rising vapor: 蒸 captures the gentle art of steaming. From chawanmushi (茶碗蒸し) to steamed buns, this cooking method preserves the purest flavors of each ingredient.

Used in 蒸気 (jouki, steam) and 蒸し器 (mushiki, steamer)

Words with 蒸

• 蒸気 (じょうき, jouki): steam / vapor

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