noun

  1. extinguishing a fire.
  2. (Edo-period) fireman.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
火消し ひけし
火消
火消 ひけし

Contained Kanji Breakdown

fire
ひ カ ほ- (1st, N5)
to divide
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)
extinguish, blow out, turn off
き.える ショウ け.す (3rd, N3)
water, water radical (no. 85)
さんずい
resemblance
ショウ あやか.る (9th, N1)
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)