JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
火 — fire
- Reading
- カ・ひ・\~び・ほ\~
- Meaning
- fire
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
火 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is カ・ひ・\~び・ほ\~ and it means fire. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
火 appears in everyday japanese words such as 火 (fire), 下火 (burning low) and 火傷 (burn).
Japanese words containing 火
Frequently asked questions
What does 火 mean in Japanese?
火 means fire in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 火 read?
火 is read カ・ひ・\~び・ほ\~. Reading it inside real words — 火 and 下火 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 火 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 火 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 火 in a word?
A common word containing 火 is 火 (ひ) — "fire". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 火 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 火 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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