あく

lye

N1 #22,030

Also a form of

Meanings

あく · アク also 灰汁

  1. noun, usually in kana lye
  2. usually in kana harsh taste; bitter taste; alkaline taste; astringency
  3. usually in kana scum (on a soup, broth etc.)
  4. usually in kana, also written incorrectly as 悪 (excessive) self-assertiveness; strong individuality; strong idiosyncrasy

In sentences

私わたしの出身地しゅっしんちはアクス市しです。 I was born in Aksu. #8738690

金銭きんせんはすべてのあくの根ねである。 Money is the root of all evil. #179648