焦
char · hurry · impatient · irritate · burn · scorch · singe
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bird and fire. Scorching bird with fire.
Symbolism
Focus, scorch, impatience. Represents scorching.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Singing a song
Component Breakdown
隹 + fire
Words & Expressions
Words written with 焦
Four-Character Compounds
焦熱地獄
しょうねつじごく
burning hell; inferno
焦心苦慮
しょうしんくりょ
worrying oneself (about); being anxious (about); fidgeting (about)
焦眉の急
しょうびのきゅう
An urgent crisis; A situation so urgent the fire singes eyebrows
Anime & Manga
熱帯魚は雪に焦がれる
A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow
A well-known work with 焦 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 焦 mean in Japanese?
焦 means char, hurry, impatient, irritate, burn, scorch, singe.
How do you read 焦?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU). Kun'yomi: こ.げる、こ.がす、こ.がれる、あせ.る、じ.れる、じ.らす (kogeru, kogasu, kogareru, aseru, jireru, jirasu).
How many strokes does 焦 have?
焦 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 火 (fire).
Is 焦 a good kanji for a tattoo?
焦 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means char, hurry, impatient, irritate, burn, scorch, singe. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.