薪

firewood

JLPT N1 16 strokes

Kun'yomi: たきぎ・まき
On'yomi: シン

薪 means "firewood". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 16 strokes. It is read たきぎ・まき in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and シン in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

薪 in example sentences

もう一いち本ぽん、暖炉だんろに薪たきぎをくべて。

Mou ichipon, danro ni takigi o kubete.

Put another log in the fireplace.
トムは薪割まきわりしてるよ。

Tomu wa makiwari shiteru yo.

Tom is chopping firewood.
トムは薪たきぎを割わってるよ。

Tomu wa takigi o watteru yo.

Tom is chopping firewood.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

Stroke order & writing

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Common questions

What does the kanji 薪 mean?: 薪 means "firewood". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 薪 have?: 薪 is written in 16 strokes.
How is 薪 read?: It is read たきぎ・まき in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and シン in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 薪?: 薪 is a JLPT N1 kanji.

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