葛根湯

Reading

Kana: かっこんとう

Romaji: kakkontou

Definition

noun

1

infusion of kudzu, cinnamon, etc., used as an antifebrile, for hangovers, etc.

Kanji

葛

Readings: カツ、 カチ、 つづら、 くず

Meanings: arrowroot, kudzu

根

Readings: コン、 ね、 -ね

Meanings: root, radical, head (pimple)

湯

Readings: トウ、 ゆ

Meanings: hot water, bath, hot spring