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[ほう(放)·か(火)]
houka
noun, suru verb, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 放火

noun, suru verb, no adjective
  1. arson; setting fire
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Definition and Synonyms for 放火

Arson malicious burning to destroy property
Synonyms: 付け火, 放火, 火付け

Meanings for each kanji in 放火

» set free; release; fire; shoot; emit; banish; liberate
» fire

Categories 放火 is a member of

Burning the act of burning something
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 放火

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Sample Sentences for 放火

He set his house on fire.
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He set fire to the school building.
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The fire that broke out last night was judged to be caused by arson.
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In Germany today, anti-violence rallies took place in several cities, including one near Hamburg where three Turks were killed in an arson attack on Monday.
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What was his motive for setting the house on fire?
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