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蒸気

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 蒸気

蒸汽
ょうき
Noun
Freq #12366
1

steam; vapour; vapor

Examples
そのエンジンは蒸気で動く。
The engine is driven by steam.
2

Abbreviation

steamboat; steam locomotive

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 1552
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

steam
heat
sultry
foment
get musty

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョウ
セイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
む.す
む.れる
む.らす
6 strokes
Frequency: 113
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

spirit
mind
air
atmosphere
mood

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いき
7 strokes
Frequency: 2020
JLPT N1
Grade 2

Meanings

vapor
steam

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
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