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synonym Comparative
きえる
VS
火事

Differences Between "きえる" and "火事"

Option A
きえる
Meaning
to disappear, to go out (light, fire)
Reading
きえる (kieru)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
部屋の電気が急に消えました。
The light in the room suddenly went out.
Option B
火事
Meaning
fire (conflagration)
Reading
かじ (kaji)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
隣の家で火事がありました。
There was a fire at the house next door.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(to disappear, to go out (light, fire))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- きえる: Intransitive verb. Used for lights, fire, or things that vanish on their own. (電気や火、物が自然になくなる時に使います。自動詞です。)
- 火事: Refers to a destructive, uncontrolled fire, typically involving buildings or large areas. Not a small, controlled fire like a campfire (火 hi).
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