Furnace in Japanese
"furnace" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
窯
kama
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "furnace". The most common choice is shown first.
炉View details →
Top pick
hearth, furnace, kiln, reactor
Reading: ro
8 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Combines 'fire' (火) with 'hearth' (盧), representing equipment for building fires—furnaces.
What it carries
Symbolizes furnaces, warmth, and transformation. Represents the hearth as home's center and power to transform things.
Related kanji for "furnace"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for furnace?
The most common kanji for "furnace" is 炉, read as ro. It means hearth, furnace, kiln. Related kanji: 窯 (furnace).
How many strokes does 炉 have?
炉 has 8 strokes.