1.
fire
The state of combustion producing heat and light.
2.
flame
The visible part of fire.
I want to turn up the flame and boil the water quickly, but it won't boil.
火 is a fundamental noun for fire, flames, and heat sources.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 火をつける: to light, ignite
- 火を消す: to put out a fire
- 火を起こす: to start a fire
- 火に気をつける: to be careful with fire
- 火の用心: fire prevention
COOKING TERMS:
- 強火: high heat
- 弱火: low heat
- 中火: medium heat
- とろ火: simmering
COMPOUNDS:
- 火事: fire (disaster)
- 花火: fireworks
- 火山: volcano
- 火曜日: Tuesday
IDIOM:
火に油を注ぐ - to add fuel to the fire (make things worse)