酵 — 14 strokes ／ Radical「酉」
道3Junior high level ／ 14 strokes ／ Radical「酉」
- On
- コウ
- Kun
- —
- Meaning
- fermentation
Origin
酉 "wine" with 孝: wine working — fermentation.
Stroke order
Readings and examples
| コウ | 酵母 |
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Readings and example words from the official Jōyō kanji table.
Compounds
- 発酵はっこう
fermentation
- 酵母こうぼ
yeast
Example
みそは発酵させて作る。
Miso is made by fermentation.
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