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ignite in Japanese

ignite in Japanese is 火を点ける, 燃え出す, 発火する — ignite means to set something on fire, or to begin burning.

ignite in Japanese

火を点ける
verb
Pronounced: hiotsukeru
(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)
燃え出す
verb
Pronounced: moedasu
(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)
発火する
verb
(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)
燃え出す
verb
Pronounced: moedasu
(intransitive) to commence burning.
発火する
verb
(intransitive) to commence burning.

What does "ignite" mean?

  1. verb To set something on fire, or to begin burning.
    "A stray spark ignited the dry grass and started a wildfire."
  2. verb To trigger or start something suddenly, especially strong emotion or conflict.
    "The comment ignited a heated debate online."

ignite in a sentence

  • A stray spark ignited the dry grass and started a wildfire.
  • The fuel-air mixture ignites the instant it hits the spark plug.
  • The comment ignited a heated debate online.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ignite" in Japanese?

"ignite" in Japanese is 火を点ける, 燃え出す, 発火する. ignite means: To set something on fire, or to begin burning.

How do you pronounce 火を点ける?

"ignite" in Japanese is 火を点ける, pronounced "hiotsukeru".

How do you use "ignite" in a sentence?

Example: "A stray spark ignited the dry grass and started a wildfire." In Japanese, "ignite" is 火を点ける, 燃え出す, 発火する.

Are there other ways to say "ignite" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "ignite": 火を点ける, 燃え出す, 発火する.

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