薪(まき)

まき
noun
firewood
daily-life
1. firewood, kindling
Wood that has been cut and prepared for burning in a fireplace, wood stove, campfire, or other fire. A basic word associated with traditional heating, cooking, and outdoor activities.
薪(まき)を割(わ)る。
Chop firewood.
薪(まき)ストーブで部屋(へや)を暖(あたた)める。
Warm the room with a wood stove.
キャンプ場(じょう)で薪(まき)を買(か)って焚(た)き火(び)を楽(たの)しんだ。
We bought firewood at the campground and enjoyed a bonfire.

Pronunciation

The kanji 薪(まき) can also be read たきぎ, which is a more literary or traditional reading with the same meaning. The reading まき is more common in everyday speech.

Usage

薪(まき) has seen renewed interest in Japan with the popularity of camping and outdoor activities, as well as the growing trend of 薪(まき)ストーブ (wood stoves) in rural homes.

Common collocations

  • 薪(まき)を割(わ)る (chop firewood)
  • 薪(まき)をくべる (feed firewood to a fire)
  • 薪(まき)ストーブ (wood stove)
  • 薪(まき)割(わ)り (chopping firewood; firewood chopper)
  • 薪(まき)を燃(も)やす (burn firewood)

Similar words

  • 炭(すみ): charcoal (processed wood for burning, used in grills and traditional heating)
  • たきぎ: firewood (same meaning as まき, more literary reading)

Related Words

Related: 炭(すみ) (charcoal)
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