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焼
焼 (readings: しょう, や; Japanese kanji) means “burn / grill”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 焼く (to grill / bake).
What does 焼 mean?
| Kanji | 焼 |
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| Meaning | burn / grill |
| Readings | しょう, や |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 焼
焼 is read しょう or や depending on the word.
Example words with 焼
| Example | 焼く (to grill / bake) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14