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volcanic ash
Fine particles of rock and mineral fragments ejected from a volcano during an eruption.
火山灰が降っている。
Volcanic ash is falling.
噴火のあと、町は火山灰に覆われた。
After the eruption, the town was covered in volcanic ash.
鹿児島では桜島の火山灰が日常的に降るため、住民は対策に慣れている。
In Kagoshima, volcanic ash from Sakurajima falls regularly, so residents are accustomed to dealing with it.
火山灰 refers to fine particles of rock ejected during a volcanic eruption. A compound of 火山 (volcano) + 灰 (ash). The reading uses 灰, the on'yomi.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 火山灰が降る: volcanic ash falls
- 火山灰に覆われる: to be covered in volcanic ash
- 火山灰を取り除く: to remove volcanic ash
- 火山灰が積もる: volcanic ash accumulates
CULTURAL NOTE:
Japan has many active volcanoes, so 火山灰 is a practical concern. In 鹿児島, 桜島 regularly deposits ash, and special collection bags (克灰袋) are distributed by the city.
RELATED:
- 噴火: volcanic eruption
- 火山: volcano
- 溶岩: lava