聖火
Meanings
1
sacred fire; sacred flame
General term for a holy or ceremonial fire, often in religious or traditional contexts.
A sacred fire is kept burning continuously at the temple.
2
Olympic flame; Olympic torch
Specifically the flame of the Olympic Games; often used in phrases like 聖火リレー (torch relay).
See also: オリンピック聖火
The Olympic torch relay passed through the city.
Usage patterns
- 聖火を灯すto light the sacred flame
The sacred flame was lit at the opening ceremony.
- 聖火を掲げるto hold the torch/flame aloft
The athlete held the torch high and entered the stadium.
- 聖火が消えるfor the sacred flame to go out
The sacred flame went out due to strong wind.
- 聖火を運ぶto carry the torch/flame
The runners carried the flame from town to town.