wildfire

countable uncountable historical figuratively

A rapidly spreading fire, especially one occurring in a wildland area. / (historical) Greek fire, Byzantine fire. / (dermatology) A spreading disease of the skin, particularly erysipelas.

Japanese Meaning

急速に広がる火災、特に野生の地域で発生する火災 / （歴史的な用法）ギリシャ火、ビザンチン火としての火 / （皮膚科）皮膚上に広がる病気、特に丹状紅斑などの症状を伴うもの

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The wildfire swept through the valley, forcing residents to evacuate before nightfall.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

山火事が谷を襲い、住民は夜になる前に避難を余儀なくされた。

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Sense（1）

A rapidly spreading fire, especially one occurring in a wildland area.

Sense（2）

(historical) Greek fire, Byzantine fire.

Sense（3）

(dermatology) A spreading disease of the skin, particularly erysipelas.

Sense（4）

(figuratively) Something that acts quickly and uncontrollably.

So, it appears a revolution has happened and a very unexpected one. Of course it was only a matter of time before it happened. With WiFi connectivity spreading faster than wildfire and a laptop or tablet in one’s bag, what’s the point of a mobile nowadays?

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wildfires

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