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火
火 (readings: か, ひ; Japanese kanji) means “fire”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 火山 (volcano).
What does 火 mean?
| Kanji | 火 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | fire |
| Readings | か, ひ |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 火
火 is read か or ひ depending on the word.
Example words with 火
| Example | 火山 (volcano) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14