あく
Frequency rank: 12,920. – 12,950.
- lyeword usually written using kana alone
- harsh taste; bitter taste; alkaline taste; astringencyword usually written using kana alone
- scum (on a soup, broth etc.)word usually written using kana alone
- (excessive) self-assertiveness; strong individuality; strong idiosyncrasyword usually written using kana alonealso written incorrectly as 悪see also あくが強い
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- あくFrequency rank: 12,920. – 12,950.
- 灰汁【あく】【アク】Frequency rank: 18,548. – 18,630.
- アクFrequency rank: 39,309. – 39,877.
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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4. Just before bringing it to the boil, set to a low flame and remove the scum again.