Kanji 焦: char, hurry, impatient, irritate, burn, scorch, singe
Kanji 焦: char, hurry, impatient, irritate, burn, scorch, singe. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
char, hurry, impatient, irritate, burn, scorch, singe
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
This kanji depicts a bird (隹) being roasted over a fire (灬). It represents the literal act of burning or scorching, as well as the metaphorical feeling of impatience or anxiety, as if one's heart is being scorched by fire.