138.黒


1. Meaning and Reading

  • black
  • Onyomi : こく
  • Kunyomi : くろ, くろ

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 灬 : fire
  • 里 : village

The image of a village (里) burned black by fire (灬) — symbolizes the color ‘black’.

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3. Example Words

くろ
black

Black hair suits you well.

黒い くろい
black

Wear black clothes.

黒板 こくばん
blackboard

Write letters on the blackboard.

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