燃
burn · blaze · glow
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of fire and so. Fire burning so.
Symbolism
Combustion, burn, fuel. Represents burning.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Component Breakdown
fire + 然
Words & Expressions
Words written with 燃
Four-Character Compounds
完全燃焼
かんぜんねんしょう
complete combustion; perfect combustion; giving one's all
燃犀之明
ねんさいのめい
extraordinary perceptiveness; sharp insight
Proverbs & Idioms
燃え尽き症候群
もえつきしょうこうぐん
Burnout syndrome
Exhaustion from excessive effort
Poetry
みかきもり 衛士のたく火の 夜は燃え 昼は消えつつ 物をこそ思へ
Like the fire the palace guards keep, blazing at night and dying by day, so my thoughts burn and fade.
Anime & Manga
ドラゴンボールZ 燃えつきろ!!熱戦・烈戦・超激戦
Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan
A well-known work with 燃 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 燃 mean in Japanese?
燃 means burn, blaze, glow.
How do you read 燃?
On'yomi: ネン (NEN). Kun'yomi: も.える、も.やす、も.す (moeru, moyasu, mosu).
How many strokes does 燃 have?
燃 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 火 (fire).
Is 燃 a good kanji for a tattoo?
燃 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means burn, blaze, glow. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.