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燃
燃 (readings: ねん, も; Japanese kanji) means “burn”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 燃料 (fuel).
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What does 燃 mean?
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たき火がよく燃える。
たきびがよくもえる。The bonfire burns well.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 燃 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | burn |
| Readings | ねん, も |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 燃料 (fuel) |
How to read 燃
燃 is read ねん or も depending on the word.
Words with 燃
- 燃料ねんりょうnhiên liệu
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Updated: 2026-08-09