焦
Kanji · N1
焦 / char
Kanji for char, hurry, or impatient.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ショウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | こ.げる、こ.がす、こ.がれる、あせ.る、じ.れる、じ.らす | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
焦 carries the meaning char, hurry, or impatient.
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Common compounds with 焦
焦りあせりimpatience
焦がすこがすto burn / to scorch / to singe
焦燥しょうそうimpatience / irritation / frustration
焦げるこげるto burn / to scorch / to char
焦るあせるto be in a hurry / to be impatient / to be anxious
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