Kanji · N2

/ charcoal

Kanji for charcoal or coal.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)タンSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)すみNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

炭 carries the meaning charcoal or coal.

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Common compounds with 炭

たんこうcoal mine / pit / colliery
たんそcarbon
せきたんcoal
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