炎上
Reading: えんじょう
Meaning: catching fire, going up in flames; internet flame war
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Example Sentence
An internet flame war breaks out.
Usage Notes
Originally meant catching fire or burning up. In modern usage, also refers to internet controversies where criticism explodes on social media platforms.
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