蒸

蒸

"蒸" means "steam" or "to steam."

In this sentence, "蒸し" (むし, mushi) relates to the word "蒸気" (steam) and describes the humid climate, creating "蒸し暑い" (mushiatsui), meaning "humid heat."

蒸し暑い夏の日に外出すると汗が止まりませんね。

Going out on a humid summer day makes you sweat profusely.

Here, "蒸す" (むす, musu) is a verb meaning "to steam," indicating the cooking method where food is prepared using steam.

野菜を蒸すと甘さが引き立ちます。

Steaming vegetables enhances their sweetness.

In this sentence, "蒸発" (じょうはつ, jouhatsu) means "evaporation," metaphorically referring to the disappearance of troubles.

人生の困難は時に蒸発してしまうものです。

Sometimes life's difficulties simply evaporate.