JLPT N1
発火
Ignition or the sudden outbreak of fire or controversy.
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Other forms
発火する suru verb
1 Noun, Suru verb (intransitive)
Catching Fire / Ignition
Describes the precise moment when a substance bursts into flame or begins to burn.
Example
この バッテリー は 、 高温 に なる と 発火 する 恐れ が あり ます 。
This battery may ignite if it becomes too hot.
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2 Noun, Suru verb (intransitive)
Sparking / Triggering (an event)
Refers to the activation of a mechanism, the firing of a weapon, or the flashpoint of a conflict.
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