Kanji for "Hot"

3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "hot". The most popular choice is shown first.

暑

Top pick

sultry, hot, summer heat

Reading: sho

12 strokes · nature

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Related kanji for "hot"

辛

hot

shin

7 strokes湯

hot water, hot spring(also: bath)

tou · nature

12 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for hot?

The most common kanji for "hot" is 暑, read as sho. It means sultry, hot, summer heat. Related kanji: 辛 (hot), 湯 (hot water, hot spring).

How many strokes does 暑 have?

暑 has 12 strokes.