Jisho

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Noun
1. lyeUsually written using kana alone
Noun
2. harsh taste; bitter taste; alkaline taste; astringencyUsually written using kana alone
    4.
  • にえた煮え立たせる
  • すんぜん寸前
  • よわび弱火
  • して
  • もういちどもう一度
  • あく灰汁
  • とりのぞ取り除きます
4. Just before bringing it to the boil, set to a low flame and remove the scum again.
Noun
3. scum (on a soup, broth etc.)Usually written using kana alone
Noun
4. (excessive) self-assertiveness; strong individuality; strong idiosyncrasyUsually written using kana alone, See also アクが強い, also written incorrectly as 悪
Other forms
アク
Notes
あく: Gikun (meaning as reading) or jukujikun (special kanji reading).

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