あく
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word あく
1
lye
2
harsh taste; bitter taste; alkaline taste; astringency
Examples
４．煮え立たせる寸前で弱火にして、もう一度灰汁を取り除きます。
4. Just before bringing it to the boil, set to a low flame and remove the scum again.
3
scum (on a soup, broth etc.)
4
Also written incorrectly as 悪
(excessive) self-assertiveness; strong individuality; strong idiosyncrasy
Kanji in this Word
灰
6 strokes
Frequency: 1717
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
ashes
puckery juice
cremate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はい
汁
5 strokes
Frequency: 1843
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
soup
juice
broth
sap
gravy
pus
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しる
-しる
つゆ
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