What does the JLPT N4 word "燃える" mean?

The N4 word "燃える" (もえる (moeru)) means "to burn, to be on fire". It is an essential vocabulary item for the JLPT exam.

Can you give an example sentence for "燃える"?

Yes, a common example is: "古いゴミが燃えている。" which translates to "The old garbage is burning.".

もえる (moeru)

燃える

💡 Nuance & Usage: Intransitive verb. Used for things catching fire or being consumed by fire. 「ゴミが燃える」「火が燃える」のように使います。

古いゴミが燃えている。

The old garbage is burning.

Test your understanding of "燃える"!

古い家が火事で_______。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

日本語: 「家」が「火事」でどうなったかを表すので、「燃えました」が適切です。
English: To describe what happened to the 'house' in a 'fire', 'burned' (moemashita) is appropriate.

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