醸: the kanji for brew
醸 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means brew. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
醸 is written in 20 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
醸 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ジョウ (jou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 醸造じょうぞう · jōzō | brewing … |
かもす (kamosu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 醸すかもす · kamosu | to brew; to give rise to |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- …この蔵では日本酒を醸造している。Kono kura de wa nihonshu o jōzō shite iru.This brewery makes sake.
- …しょうゆの醸造所を見学した。Shōyu no jōzōsho o kengaku shita.I toured a soy sauce brewery.
- 彼の発言が物議を醸した。Kare no hatsugen ga butsugi o kamoshita.His remark stirred up controversy.
- 古い町並みが独特の雰囲気を醸し出している。Furui machinami ga dokutoku no fun'iki o kamoshidashite iru.The old streets create a unique atmosphere.
- ワインの醸造には時間がかかる。Wain no jōzō ni wa jikan ga kakaru.Making wine takes time.
Questions about 醸
How many strokes does 醸 have?
醸 is written in 20 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 醸?
The on readings are jou (ジョウ). The kun readings are kamosu (かもす).
What JLPT level is 醸?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
More JLPT N1 kanji
Food and cooking
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 醸
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.