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char, hurry

JLPT N1 12 strokes
Kun'yomi
こ.げる・こ.がす・こ.がれる・あせ.る
On'yomi
ショウ
Radical
· fire (fire, heat)

焦 means "char, hurry". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 12 strokes. It is read こ.げる・こ.がす・こ.がれる・あせ.る in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ショウ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

焦 in example sentences

  • あせらないで。

    Aseranaide.

    Don't rush things.

  • らさないで。

    Jirasanaide.

    Don't tease me.

  • そんなにあせるな。

    Sonna ni aseru na.

    Don't be so impatient.

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

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Common questions

What does the kanji 焦 mean?
焦 means "char, hurry". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 焦 have?
焦 is written in 12 strokes.
How is 焦 read?
It is read こ.げる・こ.がす・こ.がれる・あせ.る in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ショウ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 焦?
焦 is a JLPT N1 kanji.