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[ひ(火)·け(消)·し·やく(役)]
hikeshiyaku
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[ひ(火)·けし(消)·やく(役)]
hikeshiyaku
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Root Words:

[ひ(火)·け(消)·し + やく(役)]
hikeshi + yaku

English Meaning(s) for 火消し役

noun
  1. firefighter (Edo period)
  2. problem-solver; troubleshooter
  3. relief pitcher; reliever; fireman
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Definition and Synonyms for 火消し役

Fire Fighter a member of a fire department who tries to extinguish fires
Synonyms: ファイアマン, 定火消し, 消防士, 消防夫, 火消し, 火消し役

Meanings for each kanji in 火消し役

» fire
» extinguish; blow out; turn off; neutralize; cancel
» duty; war; campaign; drafted labor; office; service; role

Categories 火消し役 is a member of

Protector a person who cares for persons or property
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