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What is the Kanji for 'Boil' and 'Cook'? | 炊

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Boil' and 'Cook' is 炊.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Boil, Cook

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ta

    onyomiすい

    sui

    Parts

    Fire Lack

    Example Word

    自炊: cooking. The Japanese verbal noun '自炊 (じすい)' refers to the act of cooking for oneself, typically at home. It is often used to describe the practice of preparing one's own meals instead of eating out or relying on pre-made food. This term is commonly used by students or individuals living alone. For example: I cook for myself every day「毎日自炊しています」(まいにちじすいしています). Cooking at home is cheaper「自炊は安いです」(じすいはやすいです). The word emphasizes self-sufficiency and independence in meal preparation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1803

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

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

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fire

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lack

Words Using

This kanji is used in 3 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 20 kanji contain the part 火 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Autumn

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sort of thing, In that case

    kanji

    Meaning

    Burn, Bake

    kanji

    Meaning

    Calamity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shine, Illuminate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Burn

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dry, Parch, Dry up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Field

    kanji

    Meaning

    Light, Lamp

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ashes

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ripe, Mature

    kanji

    Meaning

    Smoke

    kanji

    Meaning

    Burst, Explode

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thin, Light

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Char, Scorch

    kanji

    Meaning

    Boil

    kanji

    Meaning

    Furnace

    kanji

    Meaning

    Flame, Blaze

    kanji

    Meaning

    Vexed, Anxiety

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 10 kanji contain the part 欠 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Song

    kanji

    Meaning

    Drink

    kanji

    Meaning

    Breathe out, Blow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Next

    kanji

    Meaning

    Europe, Europe

    kanji

    Meaning

    Desire, Longing

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rejoice, Delight

    kanji

    Meaning

    Soft

    kanji

    Meaning

    Deceit, Deceive

    kanji

    Meaning

    Article, Goodwill

Learn the Kanji

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What does 炊 mean?

炊 means 'Boil' and 'Cook'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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