焦
char · hurry · impatient · irritate · burn · scorch · singe
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
隹 + fire
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bird and fire. Scorching bird with fire.
Symbolism
Focus, scorch, impatience. Represents scorching.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Singing a song
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
焦熱地獄
しょうねつじごく
burning hell; inferno; burning hell
焦心苦慮
しょうしんくりょ
worrying oneself (about); being anxious (about); fidgeting (about); worrying oneself (about)
焦眉の急
しょうびのきゅう
An urgent crisis; A situation so urgent the fire singes eyebrows
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 焦 mean in Japanese?
焦 means char, hurry, impatient, irritate, burn, scorch, singe.
How do you read 焦?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU). Kun'yomi: こ.げる、こ.がす、こ.がれる、あせ.る、じ.れる、じ.らす (kogeru, kogasu, kogareru, aseru, jireru, jirasu).
How many strokes does 焦 have?
焦 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 火 (fire).
Is 焦 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 焦 (char, hurry, impatient, irritate, burn, scorch, singe) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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