This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Readings

Kana: ほのお、ほむら
Romaji: honoo, homura
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Definitions

1

flame; blaze

2

flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion

Kanji

Readings: エン、 ほのお
Meanings: inflammation, flame, blaze
Readings: エン、 ほのお
Meanings: flame, blaze

Example Sentences

(ふね)炎上(えんじょう)した。
➥The ship went up in flames.
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(いえ)炎上(えんじょう)していた。
➥The house was in flames.
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(ほのお)(もり)(つつ)()んだ。
➥Fire devoured the forest.
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(ほのお)(よわ)くしなさい。
➥Turn the flame down low.
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その(ほのお)(おとろ)(はじ)めた。
➥The flame has begun to fade.
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(かぜ)(ほのお)をあおり()てた。
➥The wind fanned the flames.
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