()

noun
fire, flame
See also: () (day, sun)
1. fire
The state of combustion producing heat and light.
()つける
To light a fire.
Please put out the fire.
It was cold, so I started a fire and warmed up.
Don't forget fire safety — let's check the gas before going to bed.
Starting a fire at the campsite was difficult, but when we all worked together and finally got it lit, we were very happy.
2. flame
The visible part of fire.
The candle flame went out.
Please turn down the flame.
The candle flame is flickering in the breeze.
I want to turn up the flame and boil the water quickly, but it won't boil.
When I lit a candle in the dark room, the small flame flickered quietly and it was very beautiful.

() is a fundamental noun for fire, flames, and heat sources.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • ()をつける: to light, ignite
  • ()()す: to put out a fire
  • ()()こす: to start a fire
  • ()()をつける: to be careful with fire
  • ()用心(ようじん): fire prevention

COOKING TERMS:

  • 強火(つよび): high heat
  • 弱火(よわび): low heat
  • 中火(ちゅうび): medium heat
  • とろ(): simmering

COMPOUNDS:

  • 火事(かじ): fire (disaster)
  • 花火(はなび): fireworks
  • 火山(かざん): volcano
  • 火曜日(かようび): Tuesday

IDIOM:
()(あぶら)(そそ)ぐ - to add fuel to the fire (make things worse)