焦 kanji: meaning “char”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N112 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- char
- On'yomi
- ショウ
- Kun'yomi
- こ・げる、こ・がす、こ・がれる、あせ・る
Picture story to remember 焦
A bird (隹) roasting over the flames (灬) is left so long that it starts to char.
How to write 焦: stroke order
焦 is written with 12 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 焦
- 焦点しょうてんfocus
- 焦るあせるto be in a hurry
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