JLPT N1
火口
This word means an opening for fire. It can be a volcano’s crater (かこう) or a burner/nozzle (ひぐち), depending on the reading.
Readings
1 Noun
Crater
The large, bowl-shaped opening at the top of a volcano.
Example
火口 の 近く は 危ない ので 、 立ち入り が 禁止 され ています 。
It's dangerous near the crater, so entry is prohibited.
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2 Noun
Burner / Nozzle
The part of a stove, heater, or other appliance where the flame comes out. It can also refer to the specific point where a fire started.
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