全焼

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 全焼 is read as ぜんしょう and is a noun for complete destruction by fire; with する, it also means to burn down completely.
• Basic usage: Use 小屋が全焼する for a hut burning down completely and 全焼した倉庫 for a warehouse destroyed by fire.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Difference between 全焼 and 半焼
  • The former means that the whole object or building burns, whereas the latter means that only part of it burns.