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炎
On'yomi
エン
EN
Kun'yomi
ほのお
honoo
inflammation · flame · blaze
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Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Two fires stacked. Blazing fire.
Symbolism
Flame, passion, intensity. Represents strong emotions and heat.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Flames rising
Anime & Manga
炎炎ノ消防隊
えんえんのしょうぼうたい
Fire Force(2015)
Author: Atsushi Ohkubo
Double 'flame' in the title; the story of firefighters battling spontaneous human combustion.
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Four-Character Compounds
気炎万丈
きえんばんじょう
in high spirits; talking big; in high spirits
炎上商法
えんじょうしょうほう
Controversy marketing; Getting attention through controversy
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 炎 mean in Japanese?
炎 means inflammation, flame, blaze.
How do you read 炎?
On'yomi: エン (EN). Kun'yomi: ほのお (honoo).
How many strokes does 炎 have?
炎 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 火 (fire).
Is 炎 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 炎 (inflammation, flame, blaze) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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