火薬 (かやく) Japanese meaning | KotomoraThis factory produces explosive powder.
Usage patterns
〈物〉に火薬を仕込むto load/pack gunpowder into something
They packed gunpowder into the fireworks tube.
火薬が爆発するfor gunpowder to explode
An accident occurred at the factory in which gunpowder exploded.
火薬に火をつけるto set fire to/ignite gunpowder
The flame traveled along the fuse and ignited the gunpowder.
火薬を扱うto handle gunpowder/explosives
Jobs that involve handling explosives require a special license.
下瀬火薬
Shimose powder; Shimose explosive