Meaning of 炎 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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炎, 焔JLPT 3
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Kana Readingほのお, ほむら
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Romajihonō, homura
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- flame; blaze
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Example Sentences
炎, 焔, ほのお, ほむら used in context
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Sulfur burns with a blue flame.
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The wind fanned the flames.
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She gave herself to flames of love.
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She burned with jealousy.
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The forest was in flames for three days.
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The fireman could not extinguish the flames.
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