JLPT N1

brew; ferment; cause

Item 79 of 642 | 20 strokes | Radical: 酉 (sake jar)

Readings

On'yomiジョウ
Kun'yomiかも.す

Mnemonic

A SAKE JAR where spirits are carefully BREWED and FERMENTED.

Example Words

醸造 (じょうぞう) brewing
醸成 (じょうせい) fermenting; fostering
醸す (かもす) to brew; to cause