をつける【ひをつける】

Frequency rank: 11,240. – 11,271.
    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Ichidan verb
  1. to ignite; to set fire to
  2. to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)idiomatic expression
Forms
  • をつける【ひをつける】Frequency rank: 11,240. – 11,271.
  • をける【ひをつける】Frequency rank: 24,782. – 24,925.
  • をける【ひをつける】Frequency rank: 18,778. – 18,875.
  • ひをつける
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to ignite; to set fire to
    2. This usage refers to the literal action of starting a fire, whether it be for cooking, warmth, or other purposes.
    He ignited the firewood for the campfire.
    He lit a match to start the fire for camping.
  2. to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
    3. This meaning refers to starting or intensifying a conflict or situation, rather than a physical fire.
    His comments sparked a debate.
    The report on environmental issues inflamed public anxiety.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to ignitethe act of ignitingto intentionally set fire totools for ignitingto set fire to clothingto ignite and run awayto set a dangerous fireto be ignitedto spark a riotto ignite the fire in one's heart
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