burn, scorch, be impatient

About this kanji

The kanji 焦 primarily means to burn or scorch, and it also conveys a sense of impatience. It is commonly used as both a verb and a noun. For instance, 焦げる (こげる) means "to burn," while 焦点 (しょうてん) translates to "focal point." Another common usage is 焦る (あせる), meaning "to be impatient." This kanji reflects not just physical burning but also the emotional state of feeling rushed or anxious. When using this kanji, be mindful of context, as it can describe both tangible and intangible experiences.

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Example sentences

• 焦がしたトーストは食べれない。

  I can't eat the burnt toast.

Meanings across languages

English

burn, scorch, be impatient

Tiếng Việt

cháy, đốt, vội vàng

日本語

焼く, 焦げる, 焦る

한국어

타다

中文

燃烧

id

membakar

th

เผาไหม้

es

quemar

fr

brûler

de

brennen

pt

queimar

Common compounds

• 焦げるこげるto burn, to be scorched
• 焦点しょうてんfocal point, focus
• 焦るあせるto be impatient, to be in a hurry
• 焦燥しょうそうimpatience, anxiety