Kanji · N1

/ char

Kanji for char, hurry, or impatient.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
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

あせりimpatience
こがすto burn / to scorch / to singe
しょうそうimpatience / irritation / frustration
こげるto burn / to scorch / to char
あせるto be in a hurry / to be impatient / to be anxious
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