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火事
kaji
Description
火事は、建物や山などが火で燃えることです。
A 火事 is when buildings, mountains, etc. are burning in a fire.
火事が起きたら、すぐに一一九番に電話します。
If a 火事 occurs, immediately call 119.
Meanings
火事kaji
a fire (destructive, unwanted burning)
となりの家で火事があった。
There was a fire at the house next door.
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Notes
- Etymology
火 (fire) + 事 (matter/incident), literally a 'fire incident'.
- Nuance
火事 is an accidental/destructive fire; ordinary controlled fire is 火 (hi).
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