WORD DETAIL
湯加減
ゆかげん
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
湯加減, readゆかげん, denotes how hot or cool water is for bathing or washing. - Basic usage: It names bathwater temperature checked by hand and judged comfortable by a grandmother.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Perceived suitability rather than a number alone
- It commonly evaluates whether water feels suitably hot or cool for bathing or washing, not only its numeric temperature.

