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Meaning of 灰汁(あく) in Japanese

灰汁
Kana Reading
あく
Romaji
aku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    lye
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    harsh taste
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    scum (formed when cooking some foods)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    (excessive) strength of will

Examples of 灰汁, あく in a sentence



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JLPT 1

5 strokes

soup, juice, broth, sap, gravy, pus

On'Yomi: ジュウ

Kun'Yomi: しる, -しる, つゆ

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JLPT 2

6 strokes

ashes, puckery juice, cremate

On'Yomi: カイ

Kun'Yomi: はい

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