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燃やし尽くす
moyashitsukusu
Description
「燃やし尽くす」は、物を全部燃やして、何も残らないようにすることです。
"燃やし尽くす" means to burn something completely so that nothing remains.
火事で家が燃やし尽くされたり、気持ちを最後まで使いきる時にも使います。
It is used when a house is burned down in a fire or when feelings are used up to the very end.
Meanings
燃やし尽くすmoyashitsukusu
to burn something completely, leaving nothing
火は森を燃やし尽くした。
The fire burned down the entire forest.
燃やし尽くすmoyashitsukusu
to use up all one's energy or passion
彼は情熱を燃やし尽くして戦った。
He fought with burning passion.
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Notes
- Word formation
燃やす (to burn) + 尽くす (to do completely / exhaust) = burn until nothing remains.
- Nuance
The 尽くす ending stresses total completion; often used metaphorically for spending all one's passion.
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