Fire in Japanese
"fire" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
火
hi
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "fire". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
火 is fire itself. 炎 is flame — the visible, rising part — and it doubles for passion. For a tattoo or a design, 炎 moves and 火 simply is.
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Top pick
fire
Reading: ka
4 strokes · powerful, nature
Where it comes from
Pictograph depicting flames rising upward.
What it carries
Symbol of passion, energy, destruction and rebirth. Represents south and summer in Five Elements philosophy.
Related kanji for "fire"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for fire?
The most common kanji for "fire" is 火, read as ka. It means fire. Related kanji: 炎 (fire).
How many strokes does 火 have?
火 has 4 strokes.