Japanese

Meaning: fire; flame
Part of Speech: Noun

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火

Example sentences

Please be careful with fire.
火の勢いが強くて近づけません。
The fire is so strong that I can't get close.
キャンプファイヤーの火が激しく燃えている。
The campfire is burning intensely.
私はマッチを擦ってろうそくに火をつけた。
I struck a match and lit the candle.
この魔法の杖には、火の属性が付与されている。
This magic wand is imbued with the fire attribute.
伝説の騎士は、火を吐く強力なドラゴンと戦った。
The legendary knight fought a powerful fire-breathing dragon.
その火山は時々、火を噴く。
That volcano occasionally spouts fire.
マッチの頭を擦って火をつける。
Rub the head of a match to light a fire.
職人が炉の火を絶やさないように見守っている。
The craftsman is watching over the furnace fire to make sure it doesn't go out.
キャンプファイヤーの火がパチパチと爆ぜている。
The campfire is crackling.

Usage Notes

Refers to fire or flames. '火の用心' (hi no youjin) is a common phrase for fire safety.

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