Japanese

たきび
Meaning: bonfire; outdoor fire
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

焚
き
火

Example sentences

We sat around a bonfire with friends at the campsite and talked together.
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.
焚き火の薪がパチパチと爆ぜる音が、静かな夜の森に響いていた。
The sound of firewood crackling and popping in the bonfire echoed through the quiet night forest.
焚き火を囲んで、旧友と夜通し語らう時間は格別だ。
The time spent talking all night with an old friend around a bonfire is exceptional.
焚き火を囲んで暖を取った。
We warmed ourselves around the bonfire.
寒いので、焚き火の周りで肩をよせあった。
Because it was cold, we huddled together around the bonfire.

Usage Notes

Refers to a fire built outdoors for warmth, light, or burning leaves.

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