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炭
On'yomi
タン
TAN
Kun'yomi
すみ
sumi
charcoal · coal
Details
Strokes9
Frequency#1307
Radical火fire(4)
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Component Breakdown
炭=
山灰
mountain + 灰
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mountain and ash. Ash of mountain.
Symbolism
Charcoal, coal, fuel. Represents charcoal.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
炭火焼き
すみびやき
Charcoal grilled; Food cooked over charcoal