汗 — Sweat / Perspire

Master (高手)かん, あせ

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汗 (readings: かん, あせ; Japanese kanji) means “Sweat / Perspire”. It is a Jōyō kanji taught in Japanese secondary school (junior & senior high) — the 高手 · Master tier beyond the grade 1–6 Kyōiku set, and appears in words such as 発汗 (perspiration).

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Kanji	汗
Meaning	Sweat / Perspire
Readings	かん, あせ
Grade	Master (高手 · secondary school)
Curriculum	Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2)
Example	発汗 (perspiration)

How to read 汗

汗 is read かん or あせ depending on the word.

Words with 汗

発汗đổ mồ hôi

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Updated: 2026-07-22