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Component Breakdown
湯=
氵昜
water + 昜
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and phonetic. Hot water.
Symbolism
Hot spring, boiling water, public bath. Represents hot water.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Flow of water
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
金城湯池
きんじょうとうち
an impregnable fortress; an unassailable territory; an impregnable fortress
盟神探湯
めいしんたんとう
trial by hot water; putting a person's hand in boiling water to determine their guilt or innocence (with the belief that the innocent would not be scalded); trial by hot water
Proverbs & Idioms
湯水のごとく使う
ゆみずのごとくつかう
Spend like water
Use resources extravagantly without care
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 湯 mean in Japanese?
湯 means hot water, bath, hot spring.
How do you read 湯?
On'yomi: トウ (TOU). Kun'yomi: ゆ (yu).
How many strokes does 湯 have?
湯 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 湯 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 湯 (hot water, bath, hot spring) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.