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“campfire” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitakibi

Example

山で焚き火を囲んで食事をします。yama de ta ki bi o kako n de shoku ji o shi ma su

We eat around a campfire in the mountains.

Illustration for 焚き火 (campfire)

How to say “campfire” in Japanese

“Campfire” in Japanese is 焚き火 (takibi).

Refers to an open outdoor fire that serves as a shared center for warmth, food preparation, or social activity.

Full entry for 焚き火: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 焚き火

火を使い終わったら、焚き火を水で完全に消します。hi o tsuka i o wa tta ra ta ki bi o mizu de kan zen ni ke shi ma su

After using the fire, we completely put out the campfire with water.

Tips for using 焚き火

  • In English, campfire usually suggests a smaller recreational fire, while bonfire more often suggests a larger outdoor fire built for burning or celebration.

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