炎
Kanji · N1
炎 / inflammation
Kanji for inflammation, flame, or blaze.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | エン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ほのお | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
炎 carries the meaning inflammation, flame, or blaze.
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Common compounds with 炎
火炎瓶かえんびんMolotov cocktail / petrol bomb / gasoline bomb
炎症えんしょうinflammation / irritation
肝炎かんえんhepatitis
炎ほのおflame / blaze
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