Meaning

Primary

Burn

Alternative

Scald

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

A fire wound is a burn or scald you got from fire (or other hot things). Ouch!

Reading

やけど
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading for this is unlike anything you've seen with these kanji. Try to think about a burn (on your arm) being caused by a yakky dodo (やけど) bird (which is a dodo bird that has yak-like features). Take a look at how weird it is, and wonder why it is burning you. Feel the pain.

Context

Context Sentences

カレーを零して、手に火傷を負った。

I spilled curry and got a burn on my hand.

Kanji Composition