Coal in Japanese
"coal" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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charcoal, coal
Reading: tan
9 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of mountain and ash. Ash of mountain.
What it carries
Charcoal, coal, fuel. Represents charcoal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for coal?
The most common kanji for "coal" is 炭, read as tan. It means charcoal, coal. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 炭 have?
炭 has 9 strokes.