火薬
Meanings
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gunpowder; explosive powder
Refers to explosive powders used in firearms, fireworks, and blasting. In everyday contexts, it often specifically means gunpowder.
The smell of gunpowder still lingers.
This 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.