湯
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Noun referring specifically to hot water, often used in contexts like bathing or cooking. It can stand alone or combine with other words, e.g., 『お湯』 (oyu, 'hot water' [polite]).
Theme
User is visiting a traditional Japanese inn (ryokan) with their friend Miyuki. They are relaxing in the room, and Miyuki suggests enjoying the hot spring bath.
湯
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hot water
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine a steaming cup of tea: 'You' (sounds like 'yu' in 湯) need hot water to make it. 'You need hot water' → 湯 (yu, 'hot water').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『湯』 (yu, 'hot water') is essential for bathing in 『お風呂』 (ofuro, 'Japanese bath') and making tea. Public baths called 『銭湯』 (sentō, 'public bathhouse') are traditional places to relax with hot water.
Forms
Base: 湯Noun referring specifically to hot water, often used in contexts like bathing or cooking. It can stand alone or combine with other words, e.g., 『お湯』 (oyu, 'hot water' [polite]).