火を消す

hi o kesu
verb phraseBeginner to put out a fire
general

To extinguish or put out a fire.

火を消すために水をかけた

I poured water to put out the fire.

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This phrase is commonly used in everyday contexts when referring to extinguishing flames.

Related Phrases

火を消すphrase
to extinguish a fire
火を消し止めるphrase
to stop a fire from spreading

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is often used in emergency situations or when discussing fire safety.

Gold Rule

Literal vs. Metaphorical

While the phrase literally means 'to put out a fire,' it can also be used metaphorically to describe resolving a conflict or problem.

📖Word Origin

The phrase is a combination of '火' (fire) and '消す' (to extinguish), literally meaning 'to extinguish fire.'

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, such as describing the act of extinguishing a fire or metaphorically 'putting out' a problem or conflict.

Word Breakdown

fire
root
+
particle indicating the object
particle
+
消す
to extinguish
verb
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