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What is the Kanji for 'Char' and 'Scorch'? | 焦

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Char' and 'Scorch' is 焦.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Char, Scorch

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ko

    あせ

    ase

    onyomiしょう

    shou

    Parts

    Fire Bird

    Example Word

    焦る: rush. The Japanese verb '焦る (あせる)' means 'to rush' or 'to be in a hurry'. It conveys a sense of impatience or anxiety about completing something quickly, often leading to mistakes or stress. This verb is commonly used when someone feels pressured by time or circumstances. For example: Don't rush「焦らないで」(あせらないで). He rushed and made a mistake「彼は焦ってミスをした」(かれはあせってミスをした). The nuance of '焦る' often implies a negative consequence due to the haste, such as errors or poor judgment.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1376

    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

    radical

    Meaning

    Bird

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reef

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

    Boil, Cook

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Boil

    kanji

    Meaning

    Furnace

    kanji

    Meaning

    Flame, Blaze

    kanji

    Meaning

    Vexed, Anxiety

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 21 kanji contain the part 隹 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Advance

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gather

    kanji

    Meaning

    Miscellaneous

    kanji

    Meaning

    Certain

    kanji

    Meaning

    View

    kanji

    Meaning

    Infer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Employ, Hire

    kanji

    Meaning

    Detach, Separate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rejoice, Delight

    kanji

    Meaning

    Young, Immature

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fiber, Maintain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Urge, Recommend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Only, Solely

    kanji

    Meaning

    Approve, Semi

    kanji

    Meaning

    Male, Heroic

    kanji

    Meaning

    Female

    kanji

    Meaning

    Elegance, Elegant

    kanji

    Meaning

    One of a pair, Ship counter

    kanji

    Meaning

    Who

    kanji

    Meaning

    Piled high

    kanji

    Meaning

    Oak tree, Oak

Learn the Kanji

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What does 焦 mean?

焦 means 'Char' and 'Scorch'.

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.