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炊
On'yomi
スイ
SUI
Kun'yomi
た.く・-だ.き
taku / daki
cook · boil
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
炊=
火欠
fire + yawn
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of fire and lack. Cooking with fire.
Symbolism
Cooking, rice cooking, cuisine. Represents cooking.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
黄粱一炊
こうりょういっすい
fleeting nature of riches and honour (honor); fleeting nature of riches and honour (honor)
炊き出し
たきだし
Emergency food distribution; Providing free meals in times of disaster
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 炊 mean in Japanese?
炊 means cook, boil.
How do you read 炊?
On'yomi: スイ (SUI). Kun'yomi: た.く、-だ.き (taku, daki).
How many strokes does 炊 have?
炊 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 火 (fire).
Is 炊 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 炊 (cook, boil) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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