Bath in Japanese
"bath" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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hot water, bath, hot spring
Reading: tou
12 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Composed of water and phonetic. Hot water.
What it carries
Hot spring, boiling water, public bath. Represents hot water.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for bath?
The most common kanji for "bath" is 湯, read as tou. It means hot water, bath, hot spring. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 湯 have?
湯 has 12 strokes.