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沸
Boil, Bubble Up
わ.く, わ.かす, わ.かる
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Japanese electric kettles often have a 沸騰 (boiling) indicator that lights up when the water reaches 100°C. This kanji frequently appears on kitchen appliances.
Memory Trick
Imagine a kettle bubbling loudly as steam rises from boiling water. Those bubbles help you remember 沸 means 'to boil.'
Readings
Onyomi: フツ (futsu)
Kunyomi: わ.く, わ.かす, わ.かる
Example Words
沸く
わく (waku)
To boil
沸かす
わかす (wakasu)
To boil (something)
沸騰
ふっとう (futtou)
Boiling
お湯が沸く
おゆがわく (oyu ga waku)
Water boils
Example Sentence
お湯 が 沸いたら 教えてください。
おゆ が わいたら おしえてください。
oyu ga waitara oshiete kudasai
Please tell me when the water boils.