fire in Japanese
fire in Japanese is 火, 火事, 火災 — fire means the chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.
fire in Japanese
火
Pronounced: hi
(countable) An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire).
火事
Pronounced: kaji
(countable) An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire).
火事
Pronounced: kaji
(countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
火災
Pronounced: kasai
(countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
火
Pronounced: hi
(uncountable, alchemy, philosophy) The aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
炎
Pronounced: honoo
(uncountable, alchemy, philosophy) The aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
火事
Pronounced: kaji
(uncountable, alchemy, philosophy) The aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
ストーブ
Pronounced: sutōbu
(countable, British) A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
囲炉裏
Pronounced: irori
(countable, British) A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
暖房機
Pronounced: danbōki
(countable, British) A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
暖炉
Pronounced: danro
(countable, British) A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
発砲弾
火
Pronounced: hi
首にする
Pronounced: kubinisuru
(transitive, employment) To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct, incompetence, or poor performance).
解雇
Pronounced: kaiko
(transitive, employment) To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct, incompetence, or poor performance).
首を切る
Pronounced: kubiokiru
(transitive, employment) To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct, incompetence, or poor performance).
撃つ
Pronounced: utsu
(transitive, sports) To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.
発射
Pronounced: hassha
(transitive, sports) To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.
発砲
Pronounced: happō
(transitive, sports) To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.
発火する
(intransitive, physiology) To cause an action potential in a cell.
What does "fire" mean?
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noun The chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.
"They gathered around the fire to keep warm."
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noun Bullets or projectiles shot from a weapon, or the act of shooting.
"The soldiers took cover under enemy fire."
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verb To shoot a weapon.
"The officer fired a warning shot into the air."
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verb To dismiss someone from their job.
"The manager fired two employees for repeated lateness."
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fire in a sentence
- They gathered around the fire to keep warm.
- A fire broke out in the warehouse overnight.
- The soldiers took cover under enemy fire.
- Residents heard heavy fire coming from the hills all night.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "fire" in Japanese?
"fire" in Japanese is 火, 火事, 火災. fire means: The chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.
How do you pronounce 火?
"fire" in Japanese is 火, pronounced "hi".
How do you use "fire" in a sentence?
Example: "They gathered around the fire to keep warm." In Japanese, "fire" is 火, 火事, 火災.
Are there other ways to say "fire" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 16 translations listed for "fire": 火, 火事, 火災, 炎, ストーブ, 囲炉裏.
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