N1
炎 meaning and readings
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Kanji
炎
N1
- Meaning
- burn, flame
- Onyomi
- エン
- Kunyomi
- ほのお
- Formula
- 炎 = 火 + 火。
Story
炎 shows 火 and 火 together, and means 'burn, flame'.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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