Japanese symbol for “scorch”
焦げる
こげる
Romaji: kogeru
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
In Japanese, scorch is 焦げる, read こげる (kogeru).
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
- v1, vi to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “scorch”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 焦がす | こがす kogasu | to burn; to scorch; to singe |
| 焦げ | こげ koge | scorching; scorch; burn |
| 焼け焦げ | やけこげ yakekoge | burn hole; scorch |
| 炒りつける | いりつける iritsukeru | to parch; to roast; to broil |
| 焼け焦げる | やけこげる yakekogeru | to burn to a crisp; to scorch |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 焦点 | しょうてん shouten | focus; focal point |
| 焦り | あせり aseri | impatience |
| 焦る | あせる aseru | to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do) |
| 焦燥 | しょうそう shousou | impatience; irritation; frustration |
| 焦土 | しょうど shoudo | scorched earth |
See also: Chinese symbol for “scorch”.
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