noun
leaping flames; flying sparks
Refers to sparks or flames that jump from a fire to ignite something else. Often used in fire-safety contexts.
強風で飛び火が隣の家に燃え移った。
Leaping flames carried by the strong wind spread to the neighboring house.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
spread of fire (from leaping flames)
Describes the phenomenon or process of fire spreading via airborne sparks or embers. Can be used as a noun or intransitive suru-verb.
火災が飛び火して、広範囲に被害が出た。
The fire spread by leaping flames, causing damage over a wide area.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
spillover; unexpected repercussions; spreading to uninvolved parties
Figurative extension of the fire metaphor. Used when an incident or problem affects people or areas not originally involved. Common in news about scandals, economic troubles, or conflicts.
不祥事の飛び火で、関係のない部署まで調査が入った。
Due to the spillover from the scandal, even unrelated departments came under investigation.
貿易摩擦が他業界に飛び火した。
The trade friction spilled over into other industries.
noun
impetigo contagiosa
Colloquial term for the skin infection impetigo. Usually written in kana (とびひ). The name comes from the way blisters seem to 'jump' to other parts of the body.
子供がとびひにかかって、保育園を休んだ。
My child caught impetigo and stayed home from daycare.