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煮
On'yomi
シャ
SHA
Kun'yomi
に.る・-に・に.える・に.やす
niru / ni / nieru / niyasu
boil · cook
Details
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and fire. Boiling with fire.
Symbolism
Stew, simmer, cooking. Represents boiling.
Component Breakdown
煮=
者灬
者 + fire
Words & Expressions
Words written with 煮
Four-Character Compounds
煮詰まる
につまる
To boil down; Reaching an impasse in discussion
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 煮 mean in Japanese?
煮 means boil, cook.
How do you read 煮?
On'yomi: シャ (SHA). Kun'yomi: に.る、-に、に.える、に.やす (niru, ni, nieru, niyasu).
How many strokes does 煮 have?
煮 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 火 (fire).
Is 煮 a good kanji for a tattoo?
煮 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means boil, cook. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.