Meaning of 火の車(ひのくるま) in Japanese

火の車
Kana Reading
ひのくるま
Romaji
hinokuruma
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    fiery chariot (which carries the souls of sinners into hell)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    desperate financial situation; dire straits

Related Kanji

火 JLPT 5

4 strokes

fire

On'Yomi: カ

Kun'Yomi: ひ, -び, ほ-

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車 JLPT 5

7 strokes

car

On'Yomi: シャ

Kun'Yomi: くるま

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