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燥
On'yomi
ソウ
SOU
Kun'yomi
はしゃ.ぐ
hashagu
parch · dry up
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of fire and phonetic. Drying with fire.
Symbolism
Dryness, dry, dry up. Represents drying.
Component Breakdown
燥=
火喿
fire + 喿
Words & Expressions
Words written with 燥
乾燥かんそうdrying
焦燥しょうそうfretfulness
Four-Character Compounds
無味乾燥
むみかんそう
dull; uninteresting; dry
Proverbs & Idioms
乾燥注意報
かんそうちゅういほう
Dry weather warning
Alert for dry conditions and fire risk
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 燥 mean in Japanese?
燥 means parch, dry up.
How do you read 燥?
On'yomi: ソウ (SOU). Kun'yomi: はしゃ.ぐ (hashagu).
How many strokes does 燥 have?
燥 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 火 (fire).
Is 燥 a good kanji for a tattoo?
燥 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means parch, dry up. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.