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燃
On'yomi
ネン
NEN
Kun'yomi
も.える・も.やす・も.す
moeru / moyasu / mosu
burn · blaze · glow
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes16
Component Breakdown
燃=
火然
fire + 然
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of fire and so. Fire burning so.
Symbolism
Combustion, burn, fuel. Represents burning.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
完全燃焼
かんぜんねんしょう
complete combustion; perfect combustion; giving one's all; complete combustion
燃犀之明
ねんさいのめい
extraordinary perceptiveness; sharp insight; extraordinary perceptiveness
Proverbs & Idioms
燃え尽き症候群
もえつきしょうこうぐん
Burnout syndrome
Exhaustion from excessive effort
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
みかきもり 衛士のたく火の 夜は燃え 昼は消えつつ 物をこそ思へ
Poem #49 from Hyakunin Isshu
大中臣能宣大中臣能宣
UnknownFrequently Asked Questions
What does 燃 mean in Japanese?
燃 means burn, blaze, glow.
How do you read 燃?
On'yomi: ネン (NEN). Kun'yomi: も.える、も.やす、も.す (moeru, moyasu, mosu).
How many strokes does 燃 have?
燃 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 火 (fire).
Is 燃 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 燃 (burn, blaze, glow) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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