火事
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Noun meaning a fire event or conflagration. Used to describe fires in buildings, forests, or other contexts. Example: 『火事が起きた』 (kaji ga okita, 'A fire broke out').
Theme
Two neighbors, Ken and User, chat outside their apartment building after hearing sirens, discussing a recent fire incident in the area.
火事
かじ
fire (as an incident or disaster)
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'fire' blazing in a 'house' — the kanji for fire 『火』 (hi, 'fire') and thing 『事』 (ji, 'matter') combine to mean 'fire incident'. Think: 'Fire matter' → 火事 (kaji, 'fire').
Cultural Note
In Japan, fire safety is taken very seriously due to historical wooden architecture. Fire drills are common, and you might hear warnings like 『火事です！』 (kaji desu!, 'It's a fire!') in emergencies.
Forms
Base: 火事Noun meaning a fire event or conflagration. Used to describe fires in buildings, forests, or other contexts. Example: 『火事が起きた』 (kaji ga okita, 'A fire broke out').