kindle in Japanese
kindle in Japanese is 引火, 点じる, 点ずる — kindle means to light or start a fire.
kindle in Japanese
引火
Pronounced: inka
(transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
点じる
Pronounced: tenjiru
(transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
点ずる
Pronounced: tenzuru
(transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
点火
Pronounced: tenka
(transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
What does "kindle" mean?
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verb To light or start a fire.
"He kindled the campfire using dry leaves and small twigs."
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verb To arouse or awaken a feeling, such as interest, hope, or passion.
"The teacher's enthusiasm kindled a love of science in her students."
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kindle in a sentence
- He kindled the campfire using dry leaves and small twigs.
- It took several matches to kindle the damp wood.
- The teacher's enthusiasm kindled a love of science in her students.
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What is "kindle" in Japanese?
"kindle" in Japanese is 引火, 点じる, 点ずる. kindle means: To light or start a fire.
How do you pronounce 引火?
"kindle" in Japanese is 引火, pronounced "inka".
How do you use "kindle" in a sentence?
Example: "He kindled the campfire using dry leaves and small twigs." In Japanese, "kindle" is 引火, 点じる, 点ずる.
Are there other ways to say "kindle" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "kindle": 引火, 点じる, 点ずる, 点火.
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