Japanese

ほのお
Meaning: flame; blaze
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

炎

Example sentences

The campfire's flames are lighting up the night sky.
消防士たちは勇敢に炎の中へ飛び込んだ。
The firefighters bravely jumped into the flames.
焚き火に薪を足すと、炎が勢いよく燃え上がった。
When firewood was added to the bonfire, the flames flared up vigorously.
焚き火の炎が暗闇の中で揺らめいている。
The flames of the bonfire are flickering in the darkness.
ろうそくの炎が風にゆらめいている。
The candle flame is flickering in the wind.
伝説の魔道士は、杖を一振りして炎を呼び出した。
The legendary mage waved his staff and summoned fire.
炎が燃え盛っている。
The flames are raging.
彼は瞋恚の炎を燃やして、相手を睨みつけた。
Burning with the flames of anger, he glared at his opponent.

Usage Notes

Refers to the visible, gaseous part of a fire. Can also metaphorically describe intense emotion.

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