noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Describes a warm, flushed feeling, often from embarrassment, alcohol, or a hot bath. Can refer to the sensation itself or the visible redness.
After drinking alcohol, I felt a flush in my face.
The warmth after the bath just won't go away.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
burning sensation; hot flash
Often used for a localized burning or hot sensation, such as from sunburn, inflammation, or menopausal hot flashes. More intense than a simple flush.
My sunburned skin feels a burning sensation.
I'm troubled by hot flashes from menopause.
Standard kanji spelling; 火 suggests heat/flush.
Kana spelling is common in everyday writing, especially when the intended kanji nuance is not important.
Alternate kanji spelling; 熱 emphasizes the sensation of heat.
Derived from the verb ほてる (to feel hot/flushed). The kanji 火照り literally suggests 'fire illuminating', evoking a visible flush or glow.