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A4 Noun

口火(くちび)fuse, pilot light, ignition, cause (of war), origin (of a quarrel)

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    1. Noun

      1.

      fuse, pilot light

    2. 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(くちび)をもとにガス器具(きぐ)点火(てんか)した。

      The gas appliance ignited from the pilot light.

      あの不倫(ふりん)がスキャンダルの口火(くちび)となった。

      That affair became the cause of a scandal.

      爆薬(ばくやく)点火(てんか)するのに(もち)いる()口火(くちび)()ぶらしい。

      It seems the fire used to ignite explosives is called an ignition.

      (ひと)つの不適切(ふてきせつ)発言(はつげん)(さわ)ぎの口火(くちび)となり、騒動(そうどう)発展(はってん)した。

      One inappropriate remark became the spark of the commotion, developing into turmoil.

      部長(ぶちょう)議論(ぎろん)口火(くちび)()るやいなや、議論(ぎろん)一気(いっき)活発(かっぱつ)()したのです。

      As soon as the manager started the discussion, the discussion became lively.

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