“Bonfire” in Japanese
Short answer
Bonfire in Japanese is “焚き火” (takibi). Full meaning: open-air fire (e.g. for garden refuse), bonfire; open fire (e.g. in a kitchen).
Other ways to say “Bonfire” in Japanese
大かがり火
ookagaribi bonfire
かがり火
kagaribi fire built in an iron basket (watch fire, fishing fire, etc.), bonfire, campfire
炬火
kyoka pine torch, torchlight, firebrand; bonfire
焚火
takibi open-air fire (e.g. for garden refuse), bonfire; open fire (e.g. in a kitchen)
たき火
takibi open-air fire (e.g. for garden refuse), bonfire; open fire (e.g. in a kitchen)
たきび
takibi open-air fire (e.g. for garden refuse), bonfire; open fire (e.g. in a kitchen)
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