“Firefighter” in Japanese
Short answer
Firefighter in Japanese is “鳶の者” (tobinomono). Full meaning: firefighter (Edo period); construction worker, scaffolding builder.
Other ways to say “Firefighter” in Japanese
消防士
shouboushi firefighter, fireman
定火消し
joubikeshi firefighter (Edo period)
火消し役
hikeshiyaku firefighter (Edo period); problem-solver, troubleshooter; relief pitcher, reliever, fireman
とび職
tobishoku construction worker (who works at heights), scaffolding builder; firefighter (Edo period)
とびの者
tobinomono firefighter (Edo period); construction worker, scaffolding builder
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