火災
Reading: かさい
Meaning: fire disaster, conflagration, fire
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Example Sentence
古い 建物 で 火災 が 発生 した
A fire broke out in the old building.
Usage Notes
Formal term for fires that cause damage. More serious than just 火事 (fire), often used in official contexts or news reports.
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