Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Fermentation

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Kanji Story

Imagine a container filled with fermenting ingredients, emitting a strong smell. The container represents the process of fermentation, where the kanji '酵' denotes the transformation and change happening within.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '酵' is a less common kanji that may appear in advanced JLPT materials, generally at the N1 level. It is important to understand its meaning and application in compounds related to fermentation.

Example Sentences

• この酵母はパンの発酵に使われます。

  This yeast is used for bread fermentation.

  このこうぼはパンのはっこうにつかわれます。

  kono koubo wa pan no hakkou ni tsukawaremasu.

  Pronunciation

• 酵素は食物の消化に重要な役割を果たします。

  Enzymes play an important role in food digestion.

  こうそはしょくもつのしょうかにじゅうようなやくわりをはたします。

  kouso wa shokumotsu no shouka ni juuyou na yakuwari o hatashimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 日本の酵母文化は古くから根付いています。

  Yeast culture in Japan has a long history.

  にほんのこうぼぶんかはふるくからねづいています。

  nihon no koubo bunka wa furuku kara neduiteimasu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '酵' is commonly seen in compounds related to fermentation processes, such as 酵素 (enzyme) and 発酵 (fermentation).
• Understand the concept of 'fermentation' and its applications in various contexts to comprehend the usage of this kanji in vocabulary and reading comprehension sections of the JLPT.
• Learning the stroke order is beneficial for both writing and recognizing kanji, especially during the exam.

Usage in Japanese Names