火気
also: かっき · ほけ
Meanings
fire; heat of fire; trace of fire
Refers to fire itself, its heat, or any sign of fire. Often used in warnings or safety contexts.
In places where open flames are strictly prohibited, you cannot even use a lighter.
It's hard to keep warm in a room without any source of fire.
force of a fire; intensity of flames
Only with reading かき / かっき
Emphasizes the power or intensity of a fire, often in contexts like firefighting or describing a blaze.
The force of the fire was so strong that even the firefighters couldn't get close.
source of ignition; cause of a fire
Refers to anything that can start a fire, such as a lighter, match, or spark. Common in safety regulations.
Please do not place anything that could cause a fire nearby.
This machine must be kept away from any source of ignition.
Expressions
- 火気厳禁no open flame; fire prohibited; flammables!