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A4 Noun
口火fuse, pilot light, ignition, cause (of war), origin (of a quarrel)
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Noun
1.
fuse, pilot light
Noun
2.
cause (of a war, argument, revolt, etc.), origin, trigger
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口火 【くちび】
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口火をもとにガス器具が点火した。
The gas appliance ignited from the pilot light.
あの不倫がスキャンダルの口火となった。
That affair became the cause of a scandal.
爆薬を点火するのに用いる火を口火と呼ぶらしい。
It seems the fire used to ignite explosives is called an ignition.
一つの不適切な発言が騒ぎの口火となり、騒動に発展した。
One inappropriate remark became the spark of the commotion, developing into turmoil.
部長が議論の口火を切るやいなや、議論が一気に活発化したのです。
As soon as the manager started the discussion, the discussion became lively.
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