Kanji · N2

/ burn

Kanji for burn, blaze, or glow.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)ネンSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)も.える、も.やす、も.すNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

燃 carries the meaning burn, blaze, or glow.

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Common compounds with 燃

かねんごみcombustible waste / burnable rubbish
ふねんごみnon-combustible waste / non-burnable rubbish
もえつくto catch fire / to ignite
もやすto burn
もえるto burn / to get fired up
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