Meaning

Primary

Bubble

Alternative

Foam

Word Type

independent noun, in compounds

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

あわ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

It's a bubble!

A Wha---? (あわ)

A BUBBLE.

A WHA???

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 洗剤の泡

    detergent foam

    石けんの泡

    soap bubbles

    ビールの泡

    head on beer

Context Sentences

マリファナを一服した瞬間、男は口から泡を吹いて地面に倒れ込んだ。

The moment he took a puff of marijuana, he fell to the ground foaming at the mouth.

Kanji Composition