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What is the Kanji for 'Ashes'? | 灰

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Ashes', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Ashes' is 灰.

    kanji

    灰

    Meaning

    Ashes

    Reading

    kunyomiはい

    hai

    onyomiかい

    kai

    Parts

    厂Cliff 火Fire

    Example Word

    灰皿: ashtray. The Japanese noun '灰皿 (はいざら)' refers to an 'ashtray', a container used for collecting ash and cigarette butts. It is commonly found in smoking areas, restaurants, or homes where smoking is permitted. Example sentences: Please use the ashtray「灰皿を使ってください」(はいざらをつかってください). The ashtray is full「灰皿がいっぱいです」(はいざらがいっぱいです). This word is straightforward and does not carry additional meanings or nuances beyond its literal definition.

    Radical

    火

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1227

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 灰

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    厂

    Meaning

    Cliff

    kanji

    火

    Meaning

    Fire

灰 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    炭

    Meaning

    Charcoal

Words Using 灰

This kanji is used in 3 words:

    word

    灰

    Meaning

    Ash

    word

    灰皿

    Meaning

    Ashtray

    word

    灰色

    Meaning

    Gray

Kanji Related to 灰 Through the Part 厂

These 14 kanji contain the part 厂 as well.

    kanji

    皮

    Meaning

    Skin

    kanji

    岸

    Meaning

    Beach

    kanji

    暦

    Meaning

    Calendar, Almanac

    kanji

    顔

    Meaning

    Face

    kanji

    反

    Meaning

    Anti

    kanji

    厘

    Meaning

    Rin, Thousandth

    kanji

    厳

    Meaning

    Severe, Strict

    kanji

    備

    Meaning

    Equip, Provide

    kanji

    厄

    Meaning

    Misfortune, Unlucky

    kanji

    涯

    Meaning

    Edge, Horizon

    kanji

    厚

    Meaning

    Thick, Kind

    kanji

    原

    Meaning

    Meadow, Original

    kanji

    年

    Meaning

    Year

    kanji

    圧

    Meaning

    Pressure

Kanji Related to 灰 Through the Part 火

These 20 kanji contain the part 火 as well.

    kanji

    燥

    Meaning

    Dry, Parch, Dry up

    kanji

    煩

    Meaning

    Vexed, Anxiety

    kanji

    熟

    Meaning

    Ripe, Mature

    kanji

    灯

    Meaning

    Light, Lamp

    kanji

    畑

    Meaning

    Field

    kanji

    炉

    Meaning

    Furnace

    kanji

    爆

    Meaning

    Burst, Explode

    kanji

    憎

    Meaning

    Hate

    kanji

    焼

    Meaning

    Burn, Bake

    kanji

    炎

    Meaning

    Flame, Blaze

    kanji

    秋

    Meaning

    Autumn

    kanji

    燃

    Meaning

    Burn

    kanji

    焦

    Meaning

    Char, Scorch

    kanji

    照

    Meaning

    Shine, Illuminate

    kanji

    然

    Meaning

    Sort of thing, In that case

    kanji

    災

    Meaning

    Calamity

    kanji

    淡

    Meaning

    Thin, Light

    kanji

    炊

    Meaning

    Boil, Cook

    kanji

    煙

    Meaning

    Smoke

    kanji

    煮

    Meaning

    Boil

Learn the Kanji 灰

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 灰 mean?

灰 means 'Ashes'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.