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Kanji for Fire
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “fire”: 火、煉. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
fire
Fire, one of the five elements; warmth, light and passion.
4 strokes On reading カ (ka) Kun reading ひ、び、ほ (hi, bi, ho) JLPT N4
Dictionary meanings: fire
Readings used for names on Nazuke: ka
In Japan it appears in about 147 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.
forge
To forge and temper, like steel refined in fire.
12 strokes On reading レン (ren) Kun reading ねる (neru)
Dictionary meanings: refine metals, kneading over fire
Readings used for names on Nazuke: ren
More about 煉 →Thinking of a tattoo? A single kanji like these is meaningful on its own, but ask a native speaker to check the exact form and stroke order before you commit.
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