Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 蒸気(じょうき) in Japanese

蒸気, 蒸汽
JLPT 2
Kana Reading
じょうき
Romaji
jōki
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    steam; vapour; vapor
    Example sentence
    蒸気動かすのに成功した He succeeded in applying steam to navigation.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    steamship; steamboat; steamer
    Example sentence
    蒸気変える Heat turns water into steam.

Examples of 蒸気, 蒸汽, じょうき in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

7 strokes

vapor, steam

On'Yomi: キ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 2

13 strokes

steam, heat, sultry, foment, get musty

On'Yomi: ジョウ, セイ

Kun'Yomi: む.す, む.れる, む.らす

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JLPT 5

6 strokes

spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood

On'Yomi: キ, ケ

Kun'Yomi: いき

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