熱湯
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Base noun form. Refers specifically to water that is boiling hot, commonly used in cooking, cleaning, or preparing beverages.
Theme
In a cozy kitchen, User is helping their friend Ken prepare for a tea ceremony. They discuss the importance of using boiling water for brewing tea.
熱湯
ねっとう
boiling water
Everyday Life & SurvivalFood & Dining
Memory Hook
Think of 'hot water' boiling in a pot. '熱湯' (nettou) sounds like 'net' + 'toe' — imagine dipping your 'toe' into a 'net' of boiling water to remember it's hot!
Cultural Note
『熱湯』 (nettou, 'boiling water') is essential in Japanese cuisine for making tea, noodles, or sterilizing utensils. It's often used in phrases like 『熱湯を注ぐ』 (nettou o sosogu, 'to pour boiling water').
Forms
Base: 熱湯Base noun form. Refers specifically to water that is boiling hot, commonly used in cooking, cleaning, or preparing beverages.