steam from hot water; hot spring steam
Refers specifically to the visible steam rising from hot water, especially in baths or hot springs.
露天風呂から湯煙が立ち上っている。
Steam is rising from the open-air bath.
Standard kanji spelling.
Common mixed kana-kanji spelling, often used for readability.
Compound of 湯 (hot water) and 煙 (smoke), referring to the smoke-like steam rising from hot water.