How to Write 燃 (burn, blaze, glow) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 16-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) character 燃 (“burn, blaze, glow”), indexed under the 火 (ひ / れっか (fire)) radical. Practice 燃 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 燃える (もえる (moeru) — burn), 燃やす (もやす (moyasu) — burn).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (燃)
Primary Radical (部首): 火 — ひ / れっか (fire)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Fire, heat, burning, cooking, light, and passion
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生) (JLPT N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ネン) when 燃 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (も.える, も.やす, も.す) when 燃 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (16画): At 16 strokes, 燃 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 火 (ひ / れっか (fire)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 16 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 火 (ひ / れっか (fire))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 16 strokes under radical 火.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 燃
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 燃 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 燃 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 燃 ("burn, blaze, glow") is written with 16 strokes (16画) as a JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 5 (小学5年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 火 (ひ / れっか (fire)) radical. At 16 strokes, 燃 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 火 (ひ / れっか (fire)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 16 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 燃?
For 燃 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is ネン and the Kunyomi is も.える, も.やす, も.す. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (ネン) when 燃 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (も.える, も.やす, も.す) when 燃 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 燃 includes 燃える (もえる (moeru) — burn), 燃やす (もやす (moyasu) — burn).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 燃 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 16 strokes of 燃 (burn, blaze, glow), start with the 火 (ひ / れっか (fire)) in the Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen)) position and follow standard Japanese Hitsujun (筆順) principles: top to bottom (上から下) and left to right (左から右). Practice 燃 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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