Word Meaning あくを取る

あくをとる akuotoru

あくを取る is read as あくをとる (akuotoru) and means to remove the scum (from a broth or liquid).

Meaning

English

to remove the scum (from a broth or liquid)
to skim (a liquid)

Reading

Kana

あくをとる

Romaji

akuotoru

Writing Variants

灰汁を取る あくをとる aku o toru

Stroke Sequence

5 Characters • 16 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N3 Jōyō Grade 3 Kanken 8級 Rank 51515 Priority I

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