Kanji
What does the kanji 焦 mean?
焦 means scorching, burning; impatience, anxiety. On'yomi ショウ. Kun'yomi こ.げる、こ.がす、こ.がれる、あせ.る、じ.れる、じ.らす.
Quick facts| On'yomi | ショウ |
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| Kun'yomi | こ.げる、こ.がす、こ.がれる、あせ.る、じ.れる、じ.らす |
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| Strokes | 12 |
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| Main radical | 火 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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焦On'yomi ショウKun'yomi こ.げる、こ.がす、こ.がれる、あせ.る、じ.れる、じ.らす
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework12 strokes
scorching, burning; impatience, anxiety
Memory hook
The bird (隹) held over the fire (灬) until it chars — SCORCH, BE IMPATIENT.
Stroke order · 12 strokes
Common words
- 焦るあせるto be impatient, panic, hurry
- 焦点しょうてんfocal point, focus
- 焦がすこがすto scorch, burn (something)
- 焦げるこげるto get scorched, burnt
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