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燎
On'yomi
リョウ
RYOU
Kun'yomi
かがりび
kagaribi
burn · bonfire
Details
Strokes16
Radical火fire(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes16
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'fire' (火) with 'burn' (尞), representing great fires burning fields—bonfires.
Symbolism
Symbolizes bonfires, purification, and festivals. Represents flames illuminating darkness and sacred fire dispelling evil.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Flickering flames
Component Breakdown
燎=
火尞
fire + 尞
Anime & Manga
火鳳燎原
The Ravages of Time
A well-known work with 燎 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 燎 mean in Japanese?
燎 means burn, bonfire.
How do you read 燎?
On'yomi: リョウ (RYOU). Kun'yomi: かがりび (kagaribi).
How many strokes does 燎 have?
燎 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 火 (fire).
Is 燎 a good kanji for a tattoo?
燎 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means burn, bonfire. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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