expression, noun
Refers to the visible flames of a fire, often in the context of a spreading fire or conflagration. Common in news reports and literary descriptions.
火の手が隣の家に燃え移った。
The flames spread to the neighboring house.
消防士が到着したときには、すでに火の手が上がっていた。
When the firefighters arrived, the flames were already rising.
expression, noun
Idiomatic use likening an attack or aggressive action to spreading flames. Often used in phrases like 火の手を上げる (to launch an attack) or 火の手が上がる (an attack breaks out).
敵軍がついに火の手を上げた。
The enemy forces finally launched an attack.
議論が白熱し、彼は感情的に火の
The debate heated up, and he emotionally went on the offensive.