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Word of the Day - hi

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Word of the Day:

hi

Pronunciation:

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Meaning:

fire; a flame; a blaze; light

Japanese characters:

火　(ひ)

Example:

Hi wa naya kara deta.
火は納屋から出た。

Translation:

The fire originated in the barn.

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