01
蒸す
むす
to steam (food)
Meanings
- steam
- heat
- sultry
- foment
- get musty
Readings
Onyomi
- ジョウ
- セイ
Kunyomi
- む.す
- む.れる
- む.らす
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Useful words
02
蒸し暑い
むしあつい
hot and humid
03
蒸発
じょうはつ
evaporation
04
蒸気
じょうき
steam
05
茶碗蒸し
ちゃわんむし
savory egg custard
06
蒸し器
むしき
steamer (cooker)
Compare Kanji
01丞Shape95%help蒸 is built around the character 丞, which forms its central core.02熱Meaning92%heat, temperatureBoth characters represent high temperatures and the intense sensation of heat.03煮Meaning88%boil, cookThese kanji are commonly used together when discussing different methods of cooking.04汽Meaning85%vapor, steamBoth characters help learners express the concept of steam or water vapor.05暑Meaning82%sultry, hotBoth characters are essential for describing sultry, humid, or hot weather.06冷Pair80%cool, cold (beerPairing these characters helps learners remember the contrast between heat and cold.