Quick answer
湯 is the kanji for "Bath / Hot Water / Hot Spring". A common reading is ゆ (yu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Bath / Hot Water / Hot Spring
Also : Bath · Hot Water · Hot Spring
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 湯 represents 'HOT WATER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of hot water.
On-reading: とう — remember this sound by associating it with hot water. Kun-reading: ゆ.
Example Sentences
お湯が沸いたので、紅茶を入れました。
おゆがわいたので、こうちゃをいれました。
The water boiled, so I made tea.
銭湯に久しぶりに行って、大きなお風呂でリフレッシュしました。
せんとうにひさしぶりにいって、おおきなおふろでりふれっしゅしました。
Going to the public bath for the first time in a while, I refreshed in a big bath.
Vocabulary using 湯
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