炎

inflammation, flame

JLPT N1 8 strokes

Kun'yomi: ほのお
On'yomi: エン

炎 means "inflammation, flame". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 8 strokes. It is read ほのお in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and エン in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

炎 in example sentences

歯茎はぐきが炎症えんしょうを起おこしているようなのですが。

Haguki ga enshou o okoshite iru you nano desuga.

I think I have a gum infection.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

Stroke order & writing

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Words that use 炎

炎症 inflammation

Common questions

What does the kanji 炎 mean?: 炎 means "inflammation, flame". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 炎 have?: 炎 is written in 8 strokes.
How is 炎 read?: It is read ほのお in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and エン in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 炎?: 炎 is a JLPT N1 kanji.

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