Word details

くべる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word くべる.

Dictionary

Entry

焼べる焚べるTransitiveUsually kanaIchidan verbFreq #18537
1

to put (wood, coal, paper, etc.) into the fire; to throw on the fire; to add to the fire; to burn

Examples
もう少し火にまきをくべなさい。
Put some more wood on the fire.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

bake, burning

12 strokesFrequency 982JLPT N2Grade 4

On

ショウ

Kun

や.くや.きや.き--や.きや.ける

Nanori

やいやき

burn, kindle, build a fire, boil, cook

12 strokesGrade 9

On

フンホンハン

Kun

た.くや.くやきがり

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