火花
Meanings
1
Refers to a small fiery particle thrown off by fire, friction, or an electrical discharge. Also used metaphorically for a trigger of conflict or a flash of inspiration.
When you strike stones together, sparks fly.
His single remark sparked a conflict between the two.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉から火花が散るsparks fly/scatter from something
Sparks flew from the electric drill.
- 火花が飛ぶsparks fly through the air
Sparks from the welding flew toward us.
- 火花を上げるto give off/produce sparks
The fireworks sent up sparks into the night sky.
Expressions
- 火花を散らすgive off sparks; spark · have a heated argument; fight fiercely