Quick answer
焼 is the kanji for "Bake". A common reading is や.く (yaku). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Bake
Also : Burning
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 焼 represents 'BAKE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of bake.
On-reading: しょう — sounds like 'sho' in 'show'. Kun-reading: や.く.
Example Sentences
バーベキューで肉を焼きながら、友達と楽しい時間を過ごしました。
ばーべきゅーでにくをやきながら、ともだちとたのしいじかんをすごしました。
While grilling meat at a barbecue, I spent a good time with friends.
焼き魚はカロリーが低くて、ヘルシーな食事です。
やきざかなはかろりーがひくくて、へるしーなしょくじです。
Grilled fish is low in calories and a healthy meal.
Vocabulary using 焼
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