striking sparks; spark-making fire
Refers to the act of striking sparks using flint and steel or by rubbing sticks together, typically to start a fire. Also denotes the fire or sparks produced this way. Often associated with traditional fire-starting methods.
See also: 鑽る
People in the old days started fires by striking sparks.
Sparks from the flint and steel scattered in the darkness.
purification by spark-striking
A ritual in which sparks are struck in the direction of a person, often for purification or to bring good luck. Common in traditional ceremonies and folk practices.
At the festival, the priest struck sparks toward the worshippers for purification.