Meaning of 火消し(ひけし) in Japanese

火消し, 火消
Kana Reading
ひけし
Romaji
hikeshi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    extinguishing a fire
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    (Edo-period) fireman

Related Kanji

火 JLPT 5

4 strokes

fire

On'Yomi: カ

Kun'Yomi: ひ, -び, ほ-

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消 JLPT 3

10 strokes

extinguish, blow out, turn off, neutralize, cancel

On'Yomi: ショウ

Kun'Yomi: き.える, け.す

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