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蒸

蒸 — steam, heat, sultry

Learn the correct stroke order for 蒸 (steam), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 613 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ジョウjou、セイsei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)む.すmusu、む.れるmureru、む.らすmurasu
Strokes13
Radical艸
Frequency#1552
Meaningssteam, heat, sultry, foment, get musty

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

蒸すむすto steam (food, towel, etc.)verb
蒸気じょうきsteam; vapour; vapornoun
蒸発じょうはつevaporationnoun
蒸しむしsteamingnoun
蒸かすふかすto steam (food)verb
水蒸気すいじょうきwater vapour; water vapor; steamnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 蒸 (steam) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 艸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 蒸 is #1552, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

蒸すむす — to steam (food, towel, etc.)
蒸気じょうき — steam; vapour; vapor
蒸発じょうはつ — evaporation

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 蒸 have?

The kanji 蒸 (steam) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 蒸?

蒸 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 蒸 mean?

蒸 means: steam, heat, sultry, foment, get musty. On'yomi readings: ジョウ, セイ. Kun'yomi readings: む.す, む.れる, む.らす.

What JLPT level is 蒸?

蒸 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.