炎
inflammation · flame · blaze
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Description
Flame - two fires stacked on each other. Blaze, heat, and feeling strong enough to burn.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Two fires stacked. Blazing fire.
Symbolism
Flame, passion, intensity. Represents strong emotions and heat.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Flames rising
Words & Expressions
Words written with 炎
Four-Character Compounds
気炎万丈
きえんばんじょう
in high spirits; talking big
炎上商法
えんじょうしょうほう
Controversy marketing; Getting attention through controversy
Anime & Manga
炎炎ノ消防隊
Fire Force
Double 'flame' in the title; the story of firefighters battling spontaneous human combustion.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“blaze”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 炎 mean in Japanese?
炎 means inflammation, flame, blaze. Flame - two fires stacked on each other. Blaze, heat, and feeling strong enough to burn.
How do you read 炎?
On'yomi: エン (EN). Kun'yomi: ほのお (honoo).
How many strokes does 炎 have?
炎 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 火 (fire).
Is 炎 a good kanji for a tattoo?
炎 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means inflammation, flame, blaze. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.