JLPT N1 Advanced
焚く
To build a fire, burn incense, heat a bath, or trigger a camera flash.
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Other forms
焚きます polite form
焚いて te-form
焚いた plain past
1 Verb (Godan, transitive)
To burn or light (a fire)
This action involves burning combustible materials like firewood or incense to generate heat, smoke, or fragrance.
2 Verb (Godan, transitive)
To heat up (a bath or stove)
This usage specifically refers to heating water to prepare a bath, implying a process of fuel consumption or energy use.
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3 Verb (Godan, transitive)
To use (a camera flash)
This context-specific term describes triggering a camera’s strobe or flash unit to illuminate a dark scene.
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