“To ignite” in Japanese
Short answer
To ignite in Japanese is “燃えつく” (moetsuku). Full meaning: to catch fire, to ignite.
Other ways to say “To ignite” in Japanese
点く
tsuku to be lit (of a lamp, burner, etc.), to catch fire, to ignite, to start burning; to be turned on (of a light, appliance, etc.), to come on
火をつける
hiwotsukeru to ignite, to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.), to inflame (a situation, etc.)
火を掛ける
hiwokakeru to set on fire, to ignite
火がつく
higatsuku to catch fire, to be ignited, to ignite, to light (e.g. of a match); to flare up (of an emotion, controversy, etc.), to blaze, to be ignited (of a dispute, commotion, etc.), to take off (of a boom, craze, etc.)
燃えつい
moetsui to catch fire, to ignite
燃えつか
moetsuka to catch fire, to ignite
燃えつこ
moetsuko to catch fire, to ignite
燃えつけ
moetsuke to catch fire, to ignite
燃えつこっ
moetsuko to catch fire, to ignite
燃えつこふ
moetsukou to catch fire, to ignite
燃えつこう
moetsukou to catch fire, to ignite
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