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焼

焼 — bake, burning

Learn the correct stroke order for 焼 (bake), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 412 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ショウshou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)や.くyaku、や.きyaki、や.き-yaki、-や.きyaki、や.けるyakeru
Strokes12
Radical火
Frequency#982
Meaningsbake, burning

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

焼くやくto burnverb
焼却しょうきゃくincineration; destruction by firenoun
焼酎しょうちゅうshōchū; Japanese spirit distilled from sweet potatoes, rice, etc.noun
全焼ぜんしょうtotal destruction by fire; being burned downnoun
燃焼ねんしょうburning; combustionnoun
焼肉やきにくyakiniku; Japanese dish of grilled meat similar to Korean barbecuenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 焼 (bake) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 火.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 焼 is #982, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

焼くやく — to burn
焼却しょうきゃく — incineration; destruction by fire
焼酎しょうちゅう — shōchū; Japanese spirit distilled from sweet potatoes, rice, etc.

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 焼 have?

The kanji 焼 (bake) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 焼?

焼 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 焼 mean?

焼 means: bake, burning. On'yomi readings: ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: や.く, や.き, や.き-, -や.き, や.ける.

What JLPT level is 焼?

焼 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.