Meaning

Primary

Boiling

Alternative

Seething

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

The inflation of boiling water means that bubbles are being inflated in there and bubbling to the top. This is called boiling, or if it's happening in a person it's called seething.

Reading

ふっとう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

スープが沸騰してグツグツいってますよ。

The soup was boiling and simmering.

Kanji Composition