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Japanese word
火事
Pronunciation
Romajikaji
Meaning
- nounfire
Example
台所で火事が起きました。dai dokoro de ka ji ga o ki ma shi ta
A fire started in the kitchen.
More examples
火事の知らせを聞いて、家族はすぐに外へ避難しました。ka ji no shi ra se o ki i te ka zoku wa su gu ni soto e hi nan shi ma shi ta
After hearing the news of the fire, my family quickly evacuated.
Core concept
Centers on fire breaking out as a dangerous accident rather than as a useful flame or source of heat.
Common phrases
火事が起きるka ji ga o ki ru
a fire starts
火事を消すka ji o ke su
put out a fire
火事から逃げるka ji ka ra ni ge ru
escape from a fire
火事を知らせるka ji o shi ra se ru
report a fire
火事の現場ka ji no gen ba
scene of a fire
Similar words
火災kasai: A fire that causes damage or danger, used especially in formal speech and writing.
Definition in Japanese
建物や物などが燃え広がり、被害や危険を生じる出来事。tate mono ya mono na do ga mo e hiro ga ri hi gai ya ki ken o shō ji ru de ki goto
Word origin
The word 火事 (kaji) combines the on readings 火 (ka, "fire") and 事 (ji, "matter or event") to denote a fire incident.
Usage tips
- In Japan, 119 connects callers to fire and ambulance services, making 火事 (kaji) a key word in an emergency report.