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“Firing a blank cartridge” in Japanese

Short answer
発火 hakka はっか

Firing a blank cartridge in Japanese is “発火” (hakka). Full meaning: ignition, combustion, catching fire; firing a blank cartridge, discharge of a gun without bullets; firing (of an event), triggering.

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