泡 — “Bubbles / Foam / Suds / Froth” in Japanese

Master (高手)ほう, あわ

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“Bubbles / Foam / Suds / Froth” in Japanese is 泡, read hou, awa (ほう, あわ). 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 気泡 (air bubble).

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What does 泡 mean?

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Kanji	泡
Meaning	Bubbles / Foam / Suds / Froth
Readings	ほう, あわ
Grade	Master (高手 · secondary school)
Curriculum	Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2)
Example	気泡 (air bubble)

How to read 泡

泡 is read hou (ほう) or awa (あわ) depending on the word.

Words with 泡

気泡

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Updated: 2026-08-28