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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

    炊

    Meaning

    Boil, Cook

    Reading

    kunyomiた

    ta

    onyomiすい

    sui

    Parts

    火Fire 欠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

    火

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1803

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 炊

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

    kanji

    火

    Meaning

    Fire

    kanji

    欠

    Meaning

    Lack

Words Using 炊

This kanji is used in 3 words:

    word

    自炊

    Meaning

    Cooking

    word

    炊く

    Meaning

    Cook

    word

    炊事

    Meaning

    Cooking

Kanji Related to 炊 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

    灰

    Meaning

    Ashes

    kanji

    照

    Meaning

    Shine, Illuminate

    kanji

    然

    Meaning

    Sort of thing, In that case

    kanji

    災

    Meaning

    Calamity

    kanji

    淡

    Meaning

    Thin, Light

    kanji

    煙

    Meaning

    Smoke

    kanji

    煮

    Meaning

    Boil

Kanji Related to 炊 Through the Part 欠

These 10 kanji contain the part 欠 as well.

    kanji

    軟

    Meaning

    Soft

    kanji

    欧

    Meaning

    Europe, Europe

    kanji

    歓

    Meaning

    Rejoice, Delight

    kanji

    歌

    Meaning

    Song

    kanji

    欺

    Meaning

    Deceit, Deceive

    kanji

    次

    Meaning

    Next

    kanji

    欲

    Meaning

    Desire, Longing

    kanji

    吹

    Meaning

    Breathe out, Blow

    kanji

    飲

    Meaning

    Drink

    kanji

    款

    Meaning

    Article, Goodwill

Learn the Kanji 炊

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

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.