N1

meaning and readings

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Kanji

N1
Meaning
scorch, burn, fret
Onyomi
ショウ
Kunyomi
こ(げる)、こ(がす)、こ(がれる)、あせ(る)
Formula
焦 = 隹 + 灬。

Story

焦 is analyzed as a combination of 隹 (bird), 灬 (fire) and denotes scorch, burn, fret.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.

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