煙
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Base noun form. Refers to visible gaseous particles from burning or evaporation. Can be used in compounds like 『煙突』 (entotsu, 'chimney') or phrases like 『煙が立つ』 (kemuri ga tatsu, 'smoke rises').
Theme
Two neighbors, Taro and User, are chatting outside when they notice something unusual in the air.
煙
けむり
smoke
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Picture smoke rising from a chimney. The word 『煙』 (kemuri, 'smoke') sounds like 'kemuri' — think of 'kemu' as 'come' (smoke comes out) and 'ri' as 'release'. 'Come release' → smoke!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『煙』 (kemuri, 'smoke') is often associated with traditional activities like incense burning at temples or smoke from hot springs. It can also refer to air pollution in urban contexts.
Forms
Base: 煙Base noun form. Refers to visible gaseous particles from burning or evaporation. Can be used in compounds like 『煙突』 (entotsu, 'chimney') or phrases like 『煙が立つ』 (kemuri ga tatsu, 'smoke rises').