expression, godan verb (-ku)
burst into flames; catch fire
Describes something suddenly igniting or erupting in fire.
車が衝突して火を噴いた。
The car crashed and burst into flames.
expression, godan verb (-ku)
fire a gun; shoot
Used for guns or artillery discharging; often in dramatic or literary contexts.
戦車が火を噴いた。
The tank fired.
expression, godan verb (-ku)
fan a fire with one's breath; blow on a fire
Literal action of blowing air onto flames to make them stronger.
彼は焚き火に火を吹いて大きくした。
He blew on the bonfire to make it bigger.
expression, godan verb (-ku)
breathe fire; spit fire; explode in anger
Used for mythical creatures breathing fire, or figuratively for someone erupting in rage.
ドラゴンが火を噴いた。
The dragon breathed fire.
上司はミスを指摘されて火を噴いた。
The boss exploded in anger when the mistake was pointed out.