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Kanji 2136

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Synopsis

With this deep dive into the world of Japanese baths, learn about the Indian roots of Japanese bathing practices, the custom of bathing at someone else's house, the way to heat cold bathwater, the purpose of bathtub covers, and figurative descriptions of muggy weather. Also find out about various bathing environments, whether indoor, outdoor, water-free, sandy, or hazardous! 

Revision History:

Dec. 20, 2021: p. 11: Corrected the yomi of 宿.

Nov. 23, 2021: p. 18: Deleted a dead link.

June 29, 2021: p. 19: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.

Mar. 23, 2019: p. 19: Added a link back to this page so you can more easily access the game below.

Feb. 23, 2019: Originally published.

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Cover of essay 2136 on 呂 (ロ sound), titled "An Immersion in the Japanese Bath"
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