Japanese

ストーブ

ストーブ
Meaning: heater; stove
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

It's cold today, so let's turn on the heater.
ストーブに触れて、手にひどい火傷を負った。
I touched the stove and suffered a severe burn on my hand.
冬はストーブのぬくもりが恋しい。
In winter, I miss the warmth of the heater.
ストーブに火を点けて、部屋を暖めた。
I lit the stove and warmed up the room.
寒い冬の夜、ストーブのそばにいると体が暖まる。
On a cold winter's night, your body warms up when you're near a stove.
冬が近づいてきたので、ストーブに灯油を入れなければなりません。
Winter is approaching, so I need to put kerosene in the stove.

Usage Notes

Specifically refers to an indoor space heater (oil, gas, or electric) rather than a cooking stove (usually called コンロ).

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