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湯
湯 (readings: とう, ゆ; Japanese kanji) means “hot water”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 温泉 (hot spring).
What does 湯 mean?
| Kanji | 湯 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | hot water |
| Readings | とう, ゆ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 湯
湯 is read とう or ゆ depending on the word.
Example words with 湯
| Example | 温泉 (hot spring) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14