Meaning of 火 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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火JLPT 5
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Kana Readingひ
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Romajihi
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun, used as a suffix
- Meaning
- fire; flame; blaze
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Example Sentences
火, ひ used in context
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身命をかけて職務を実践し、すべての警察官の心に火をともしてくれました。
He risked his life to carry out his duty and inspired police officers everywhere.
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Wooden buildings catch fire easily.
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カーテンに火が点いた。
The curtain caught fire.
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They had lit a fire fit to roast an ox.
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The air was blocked off, extinguishing the fire.
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それは出来ない相談だな。油物してる時に、火の傍から離れるのは言語道断だ。
I'm afraid I can't do that. Leaving the cooker while frying is completely out of the question.
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