暖炉
Meanings
1
Refers to an indoor structure for an open fire, typically built into a wall. Can also refer to a heating stove in some contexts, but primarily a fireplace.
On winter nights, I like to read a book in front of the fireplace.
This house has a large fireplace.
Usage patterns
- 暖炉をたくto light/burn a fire in the fireplace
On cold nights we spend time with the fireplace lit.
- 暖炉に火を入れるto light the fireplace
I lit the fireplace before the guests arrived.
- 暖炉の前で〈動詞〉to do something in front of the fireplace
I like reading books in front of the fireplace.