煽る

Reading: あおる
Meaning: to fan, to incite
Listen to pronunciation
Example Sentence
火 を 煽って 大きく した
I fanned the fire to make it bigger.
Usage Notes
Can mean literally fanning something, or figuratively stirring up emotions/trouble.
Master this word on Sottaku!
Join thousands of learners mastering Japanese with our interactive flashcard system.
Start Learning Now