上汁

うわしる

Meanings

1. Noun clear layer of fluid (at the top of soup, etc.) See also: 上澄み (うわずみ).
2. another person's share (commission, profit, etc.) See also: 上汁を吸う (うわしるをすう).

Kanji

• 上 up. Read as うわ.
• 汁 soup. Read as しる.

Words containing 上汁

• 上汁を吸う (うわしるをすう) to take a piece of the action

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