火を消す
hi o kesuverb phrase★Beginner— 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.
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💡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
火
fire
rootを
particle indicating the object
particle消す
to extinguish
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