あせ
ase
JLPT N26 strokesKanjiLevel 71 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

汗 is the kanji for "Sweat". A common reading is あせ (ase). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Sweat

Also : Perspire

Readings

kunあせ/ aseonかん/ kan

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 汗 represents 'SWEAT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of sweat.

Reading ·

On-reading: かん — remember this sound by associating it with sweat. Kun-reading: あせ.

Example Sentences

夏の暑い日にはたくさん汗をかくので、水分補給が大切です。

なつのあついひにはたくさんあせをかくので、すいぶんほきゅうがたいせつです。

Since you sweat a lot on hot summer days, hydration is important.

汗水たらして働いた結果、大きな成果を上げることができました。

あせみずたらしてはたらいたけっか、おおきなせいかをあげることができました。

As a result of working hard with blood, sweat and tears, I was able to achieve great results.

Vocabulary using 汗

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