薪

まき · also たきぎ

piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs); kindling (twigs, branches, etc.); firewood

common word Also written 焚き木、たき木

Meaning

n
piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs)
n
kindling (twigs, branches, etc.); firewood

Example sentences

薪が足りず、はやくも火勢が衰えはじめた暖炉。

The fireplace, lacking firewood, flames already starting to lose their vigour.
彼は椅子を叩き壊して薪にした。

He broke up the chair for firewood.
くすぶっていた薪が突然燃え上がった。

The smoldering firewood burst into flame.