焼 (shāo) - Japanese variant of the Chinese character 燒/烧, meaning

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shāo ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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焼 · shāo

Japanese variant of the Chinese character 燒/烧, meaning 'to burn', 'to roast', 'to heat', 'to bake'.

Japanese variant of the Chinese character 燒/烧, meaning

Usage highlights

To burn downTo burn somethingGrilled foodBurning sensationRoasted teaFever

Synonyms

  • 燃— to burn, to ignite
  • 焚— to burn, to kindle

Antonyms

  • 消— to extinguish, to disappear
  • 冷— cold, to cool

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The house burned down (家が焼けた).
  • Grilled fish(焼き魚)
  • Baked sweet potato(焼き芋)
  • Roasted meat(焼肉)

Collocations

  • To burn down(焼ける)
  • To burn something(焼く)
  • Grilled food(焼き物)
  • Burning sensation(焼けるような)
  • Roasted tea(焙じ茶)
  • Fever(熱が焼ける)

Idioms

  • To burn one's bridges(退路を焼く)
  • To be consumed by jealousy(焼き餅を焼く)
  • To have a burning passion(情熱が燃え上がる)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 焼 is a Japanese shinjitai (simplified form) of the traditional Chinese character 燒.
  • Used extensively in Japanese cooking terminology for various heating and cooking methods.
  • Appears in many compound words related to fire, heat, and cooking processes.

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