炎上

blaze, conflagration, online backlash, online uproar

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blaze, conflagration Also commonly used for a post or person drawing widespread angry criticism online.

JA: 火事の原因は、古い電気コードの炎上だった。

EN: The fire was caused by an old electrical cord catching fire.

online backlash, online uproar Often used when a post or person attracts widespread angry criticism online.

JA: その投稿の炎上はすぐに収まった。

EN: The online backlash over that post died down quickly.

Suddenly, the barn exploded and burst into flames.

Luckily, he was rescued from the burning building.

The house was ablaze.

The ship caught fire.

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