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炎
On'yomi
エン
EN
Kun'yomi
ほのお
honoo
inflammation · flame · blaze
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Strokes8
Frequency#1242
Radical火fire(4)
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Two fires stacked. Blazing fire.
Symbolism
Flame, passion, intensity. Represents strong emotions and heat.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Flames rising
Anime & Manga
炎炎ノ消防隊
えんえんのしょうぼうたい
Fire Force(2015)
Author: Atsushi Ohkubo
Double 'flame' in the title; the story of firefighters battling spontaneous human combustion.
View on Amazon →Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
気炎万丈
きえんばんじょう
in high spirits; talking big; in high spirits
炎上商法
えんじょうしょうほう
Controversy marketing; Getting attention through controversy