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JLPT N17画 · 7 strokesradical 水grade 2freq #2020

vapor, steam

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Mnemonic

As the steam rises from the water, it forms a cloud that dances in the air, hinting at the essence of vapor.

About this kanji

The kanji 「汽」 primarily means vapor or steam and is often used in nouns rather than verbs. One common compound is 汽車 (きしゃ), which means steam locomotive, referring to trains powered by steam engines. Another is 汽船 (きせん), meaning steamship, used for ships that run on steam power. Additionally, 汽笛 (きてき) translates to steam whistle, often associated with trains and ships. This kanji focuses on steam-related concepts, and while it primarily appears in combination with other kanji, it is important in understanding terms related to transportation and machinery.

Example sentences

  • 汽車の音が遠くで聞こえる。

    The sound of the steam engine can be heard in the distance.

Meanings across languages

English
vapor, steam
Tiếng Việt
hơi nước
日本語
한국어
증기
中文
蒸汽
id
uap, uap
th
ไอน้ำ, ไอน้ำ
es
vapor, vapor
fr
vapeur, vapeur
de
Dampfdampf, Dampf
pt
vapor, vapor

Common compounds

  • 汽車きしゃsteam locomotive, steam train, (long-distance) train
  • 汽船きせんsteamship, steamboat, steamer
  • 汽笛きてきsteam whistle
  • 汽水きすいbrackish water
  • 汽缶きかんboiler
  • 汽艇きてい(steam) launch
  • 汽圧きあつsteam pressure
  • 汽力きりょくsteam power

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