炬きょ火か

noun

pine torch; torchlight; firebrand

Refers to a torch made of pine or other wood, used for illumination or as a signal. Often associated with traditional or historical settings.

• 夜よ道みちを歩あるくために炬きょ火かを手てにした。

  I held a pine torch to walk the night path.

noun

bonfire

Used for a bonfire, especially in a traditional or ceremonial context. Cross-referenced with 篝火 (かがりび), which is more common for 'bonfire' in modern Japanese.

See also: かがり火 (かがりび)

• 祭まつりの夜よる、広ひろ場ばに大おおきな炬きょ火かが焚たかれた。

  On the night of the festival, a large bonfire was lit in the square.