Memory phrase (Mnemonic) for: 焦


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Meaning

char, scorch, burn, in a hurry, impatience

Pronunciation

SHŌ
kogeru/gasu, aseru, jireru

Explanation

Top: bird , below: fire

Mnemonic

The bird on the fire: burning with impatience.

Radicals

bird(Two symbols are equally used for bird, namely and .)
fire(Both the radical renga and this radical are used for fire.)
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Vocabulary

焦がす こがす to burn, to scorch, to singe, to char
焦げる こげる to burn, to be burned
焦げ茶 こげちゃ black tea
焦る あせる to be in a hurry, to be impatient
焦点 しょうてん focus, point

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