野火 | Japanese meaning

野火【のび】

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

fires set off in early spring to burn off dead grass
bush fire; field fire; grass fire

Forms

野火【のび】
のび

Generated definitions (experimental)

fires set off in early spring to burn off dead grass

This meaning refers to intentional fires that are lit in fields during spring to clear out old vegetation and promote new growth. These fires are commonly used in agriculture and land management.

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In spring, farmers use fires to burn off dead grass.

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When controlled properly, fires rejuvenate the land.

bush fire; field fire; grass fire

This meaning encompasses more general types of uncontrolled fires in fields, forests, or grasslands. These can occur naturally (due to lightning, for example) or be accidentally ignited.

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After the recent heavy rains, a grass fire broke out in the meadow.

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Grass fires can sometimes be difficult to control and have a significant impact on the surrounding environment.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to set a wild firespring field firedamage from bush firesto be burned by field firesa bush fire startssmoke from grass firesto extinguish a wild firefield fire attacking a settlementthe wild fire spreadsthe season of field fires

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

きごう（やか、のびきごう）のはら野原などのかれくさ枯れ草をやく焼くひきごう|ひ火．.
きごう（やかきごう）おにび鬼火．.

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Example sentences

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Isn't that just a brush fire?

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