JLPT N3 Intermediate
炎
A visible flame or blaze, or metaphorically, intense burning emotions.
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焔 less common kanji
1 Noun
Flame" / "Blaze
Refers specifically to the visible, glowing tongues of gas produced by burning material.
Example
キャンプファイヤー の 大きな 炎 を 見て 、 みんな で 歌 を 歌った 。
We watched the big blaze of the campfire and sang songs together.
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2 Noun
Flames of Emotion
Used metaphorically to describe intense, consuming emotions such as anger, jealousy, or love.
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