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あく
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word あく.
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Entry
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
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