Translation guide
Describes a large, intense, and uncontrollable fire. Japanese has several vivid expressions, from common words to dramatic idioms.
To describe a fire that is burning strongly and spreading rapidly, often in a destructive context.
Literally 'fierce fire'. A common, strong word for a raging fire, often used in news or formal descriptions.
To emphasize the uncontrollable and spreading nature of a fire, often in a disaster context.
Idiom meaning 'flames rise up', used when a fire breaks out and spreads rapidly.
あちこちで火の手が上がった。
Flames were rising everywhere (the fire was raging).
To use 'raging fire' figuratively to describe intense emotions like anger or passion.
Literally 'flames of anger'. A common metaphor for intense rage.
彼の心に怒りの炎が燃え上がった。
A raging fire of anger flared up in his heart.
猛火 emphasizes the fierceness and intensity of the fire, while 大火 focuses on its scale and the damage caused. 猛火 is more dramatic, 大火 is more factual.
Directly translating 'raging fire' as 荒れ狂う火 is not natural Japanese. Use the expressions above instead.
猛火が町を襲った。
A raging fire swept through the town.
Means 'large fire' or 'conflagration'. Used for big fires, especially in historical or news contexts.
昨夜、市街地で大火が発生した。
A large fire broke out in the city center last night.
Literally 'blazing fire'. A descriptive phrase emphasizing the intensity of the flames.
燃え盛る火が森を焼き尽くした。
The raging fire consumed the forest.
Means 'flame' or 'blaze'. Can be used poetically or in compounds to suggest a raging fire.
炎が天を焦がした。
The flames scorched the sky.
Literally 'raging fire'. A strong, somewhat literary term, often used metaphorically for anger as well.
烈火のごとく燃え上がった。
It burst into a raging fire.
Simple phrase meaning 'the fire spreads'. Used to describe a fire getting out of control.
強風で火が広がった。
The fire spread due to strong winds.
Noun/verb meaning 'spread of fire'. Common in news reports about fires spreading to neighboring buildings.
延焼を防ぐために放水した。
They sprayed water to prevent the fire from spreading.
Means 'violent emotion' or 'passion'. Can be used for a raging fire of emotion.
激情に駆られて行動した。
He acted driven by a raging passion.