Japanese Kanji

kun

smoulder · fume · oxidize

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONクンkun
  • KUNくす.べるkusu
  • KUNふす.べるfusu
  • KUNいぶ.すibu

Meaning

Smoulder, fume, oxidize.

Stroke order for 燻

燻 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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