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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.

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').