火
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Base noun form. Used to refer to fire as an element, flame, or source of heat. Can be combined with other words, e.g., 『火事』 (kaji, 'fire incident').
Theme
During a camping trip, User and their friend Ken are setting up a campfire and talking about fire safety.
火
ひ
fire
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Imagine a campfire with flames dancing. The word 'fire' sounds like 'hi' in Japanese — think of shouting 'Hi!' to the fire to remember 『火』 (hi, 'fire').
Cultural Note
In Japan, fire is central to festivals like 『火祭り』 (himatsuri, 'fire festival') and traditional arts like 『花火』 (hanabi, 'fireworks'). It symbolizes purification and energy in Shinto rituals.
Forms
Base: 火Base noun form. Used to refer to fire as an element, flame, or source of heat. Can be combined with other words, e.g., 『火事』 (kaji, 'fire incident').