火消し役

火消役

Reading

Kana: ひけしやく

Romaji: hikeshiyaku

Definitions

noun

1

fireman (in Edo)

See also: 定火消し

2

problem-solver; fixer

Kanji

火

Readings: カ、 ひ、 -び、 ほ-

Meaning: fire

消

Readings: ショウ、 き.える、 け.す

Meanings: extinguish, blow out, turn off, neutralize, cancel

役

Readings: ヤク、 エキ

Meanings: duty, war, campaign, drafted labor, office, service, role