火
KanjiJLPT N5
Fire
Mnemonic
Central spark with two flanking flames — fire.
Details
The keyword for 火 is fire. This kanji represents fire in its most fundamental sense, encompassing flames, combustion, and burning. It is one of the most ancient and elemental characters, depicting the shape of a flickering flame rising upward. It extends metaphorically to concepts related to heat, passion, urgency, and even Tuesday in the Japanese calendar system.
- On'yomi
- か
- Kun'yomi
- ひ、-び、ほ-