Japanese symbol for “ember”
燃えさし
もえさし
Romaji: moesashi
ember; brand; stub (of used candle, match etc.)
In Japanese, ember is 燃えさし, read もえさし (moesashi).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-no, n ember; brand; stub (of used candle, match etc.)
Written forms: 燃えさし、燃え差し、燃え止し. Readings: もえさし.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “ember”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 焼けぼっくい | やけぼっくい yakebokkui | charred stake; ember |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 燃料 | ねんりょう nenryou | fuel |
| 燃焼 | ねんしょう nenshou | burning; combustion |
| 燃える | もえる moeru | to burn; to get fired up |
| 燃費 | ねんぴ nenpi | fuel consumption; gas mileage |
| 燃やす | もやす moyasu | to burn |
| 再燃 | さいねん sainen | recurrence; revival; resuscitation |
See also: Chinese symbol for “ember”.
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