炭
Kanji · N2
炭 / charcoal
Kanji for charcoal or coal.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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
炭鉱たんこうcoal mine / pit / colliery
炭素たんそcarbon
石炭せきたんcoal
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