Vocabulary What does 湯気 (ゆげ, yuge) mean? 湯気 (ゆげ, yuge) means steam, vapor. Quick factsReadingゆげRomajiyugePart of speechnounLevel (estimated, JLPT framework)N2 湯気ゆげN2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonyugesteam, vapor1noun steam; vapour; vaporExample sentences窓(まど)が湯気(ゆげ)で曇(くも)った。The window fogged up from the steam.スープから湯気(ゆげ)が立(た)っている。Steam is rising from the soup.Kanji in this word湯hot water; bath water気air, vapour; spirit, mood