English–Japanese
“light a fire” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitaku
Example
キャンプで火を焚きます。kya n pu de hi o ta ki ma su
We light a fire at camp.
How to say “light a fire” in Japanese
“Light a fire” in Japanese is 焚く (taku).
It centers on turning fuel such as wood into a useful, sustained fire.
Example sentences with 焚く
寒い朝は、湯を沸かすために薪を焚きます。samu i asa wa yu o wa ka su ta me ni takigi o ta ki ma su
On cold mornings, we burn firewood to heat water.
Tips for using 焚く
- Although 焚く (taku) and 炊く (taku) sound alike, 焚く means making a fire, while 炊く means cooking food with heat.