Japanese

はなび
Meaning: fireworks
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

花
火

Example sentences

A large firework went up in the night sky.
美しい花火に、みんながわあっと声を上げた。
Everyone shouted 'wow' at the beautiful fireworks.
祭りの熱気は、花火が上がった瞬間に最高潮に達した。
The excitement of the festival reached its peak the moment the fireworks went up.
花火は夜空に大きな放物線を描いた。
The fireworks drew a large parabola in the night sky.
私たちは特等席から花火を見た。
We watched the fireworks from the best seat.
夜空に美しい花火が打ち上がった。
Beautiful fireworks were launched into the night sky.
花火は日本の夏の風物詩です。
Fireworks are a summer tradition in Japan.
黒色火薬は、かつて銃火器の主役に君臨していたが、今では主に花火の打ち上げに使われている。
Black powder once reigned as the main explosive for firearms, but today it is primarily used for launching fireworks.

Usage Notes

Devices containing gunpowder and other chemicals that cause spectacular effects and explosions when ignited.

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