灰
Kanji · N2
灰 / ashes
Kanji for ashes, puckery juice, or cremate.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | カイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | はい | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
灰 carries the meaning ashes, puckery juice, or cremate.
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Common compounds with 灰
灰色はいいろgrey / gray / ashen
灰皿はいざらashtray
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