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火に油をそそぐ 【ひにあぶらをそそぐ】

  1. [exp,v5g] to add fuel to the fire; to make things worse; to stir things up
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
火 Fire カ ひ, -び, ほ- 1
油 Oil, Fat ユ, ユウ あぶら 3