JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
炎 — inflammation
- Reading
- エン・ほのお
- Meaning
- inflammation; flame; blaze
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
炎 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is エン・ほのお and it means inflammation; flame; blaze. 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.
炎 appears in everyday japanese words such as 炎 (flame).
Japanese words containing 炎
Frequently asked questions
What does 炎 mean in Japanese?
炎 means inflammation; flame; blaze in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 炎 read?
炎 is read エン・ほのお. Reading it inside real words — 炎 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 炎 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 炎 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 炎 in a word?
A common word containing 炎 is 炎 (ほのお) — "flame". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 炎 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 炎 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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