N1
炎 meaning and readings
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Kanji
炎
N1
- Meaning
- burn, flame, flame
- Onyomi
- エン
- Kunyomi
- ほのお
- Formula
- 炎 = 火 + 火。
Story
炎 is analyzed as a combination of 火 (fire), 火 (fire) and denotes burn, flame, flame.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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