Translation and Meaning of: 燃やす - moyasu

The word「燃やす」(moyasu) is a Japanese verb that means "to burn" in the sense of setting something on fire. The act of burning something can refer to both the physical act of igniting a fire and a more metaphorical use, representing, for example, an increase in passion or intense emotion. This expression is common in contexts ranging from daily activities, like burning trash, to industrial processes. The use of this term is versatile, covering a variety of scenarios where transformation through fire occurs.

Etymologically, 「燃やす」is composed of the kanji「燃」which means "to burn" or "to inflame." The radical of the kanji「火」means "fire" and is deeply associated with combustion and heat, highlighting the essence of the word. This kanji captures the intense nature of the word, showing how fire has the ability to turn materials into ashes or transform them under heat. The use of the verb transforms the abstract idea of fire into a concrete action, indicating voluntary burning.

Historically, the practice of burning has diverse meanings in different cultures, being a symbol of both destruction and purification or renewal. In Japan, the act of burning is present in traditional ceremonies, such as お盆 (obon), when families light bonfires to guide the spirits of their ancestors. This custom illustrates the multifaceted symbolism of the act of burning, transcending daily practices and cultural ceremonies. The notion of burning is also present in agriculture and other important sectors.

Finally, 「燃やす」also evokes the concept of passion or emotional intensity, often used in motivational or sports contexts. It is said that a person can "burn with ambition" or "burn with desire," suggesting that there is an internal fire that motivates action. This significant diversity in the use of the term reflects the importance and cultural depth associated with fire in language and daily life.

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Verb conjugation of 燃やす

• 燃やす - base form
• 燃やします - polite form
• 燃やせる - Potential
• 燃やさない - negative form
• 燃やせば - Conditional

Synonyms and similar words

• 焼く (yaku) - Burn, roast.
• 焼ける (yakeru) - To burn oneself, to be burned.
• 焼却する (shoukyaku suru) - Destroy by fire, incinerate.
• 焼き払う (yakiharau) - Burn completely, exterminate with fire.
• 焼き尽くす (yakitsukusu) - Burn until the end, consume completely.
• 焼き捨てる (yakisuteru) - Burn and discard.
• 焼き殺す (yakikarasu) - Burn to death, kill by burning.
• 焼きつくす (yakitsukusu) - Burn until exhausted, consume completely.
• 焼き焦がす (yakikogasu) - Burning and charring, excessive burning.
• 焼き付ける (yakitsukeru) - Burn to set, fuse by fire.
• 焼き付く (yakitsuku) - Fixate on the heat, adhere to the heat.
• 焼き跡を残す (yakiato o nokosu) - Leave burn marks.
• 焼き跡が残る (yakiato ga nokoru) - Burn marks remained.
• 焼き跡を辿る (yakiato o tadoru) - Follow the burn marks.
• 焼き跡を調べる (yakiato o shiraberu) - Investigate burn marks.
• 焼き跡を見つける (yakiato o mitsukeru) - Find the burn marks.
• 焼き跡を追う (yakiato o ou) - Chasing the burn marks.
• 焼き跡を辿りながら (yakiato o tadori nagara) - Following the burn marks while performing another action.
• 焼き跡を辿って (yakiato o tadotte) - Following the burn marks.
• 焼き跡を辿りながら探す (yakiato o tadori nagara sagasu) - Search while following the burn marks.
• 焼き跡 (yakiato) - Marks or traces of burns.

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燃やす

Romaji: moyasu
Kana: もやす
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n2

Translation / Meaning: burn

Meaning in English: to burn

Definition: Burn things with fire.

Example Sentences - (燃やす) moyasu

See below some example sentences:

燃やすことは危険です。

Moyasu koto wa kiken desu

Burning is dangerous.

The burning is dangerous.

• 燃やす - "burn"
• こと - noun "thing"
• は - Topic particle
• 危険 - Adjective "dangerous"
• です - Verb "to be" in polite form