WORD DETAIL
炭火
すみび
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: The compound
炭火(すみび) combines charcoal with fire and denotes a charcoal fire. - Basic usage: It marks the heat source in
炭火で魚を焼くand remains the subject of safety checks after being extinguished.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Fire made from charcoal
- It names the burning heat source, distinct from charcoal as the material before or after burning.

