耐火
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
fireproof; fire-resistant
Describes materials, structures, or equipment designed to withstand fire. Often used in compounds like 耐火構造 (fireproof construction) or 耐火金庫 (fireproof safe).
This building has a fireproof structure.
I keep important documents in a fireproof safe.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を耐火にするto make something fireproof/fire-resistant
They used a special coating to make the wall fireproof.
- 耐火性の高い〈物〉a highly fire-resistant (material/object)
This door is made from a highly fire-resistant material.
- 耐火加工を施すto apply a fireproofing treatment
They apply a fireproofing treatment to the wood before using it.