火消
ひけし
Noun
1.
extinguishing a fire
2.
(Edo-period) fireman
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江戸時代の火消しは、町の安全を守る重要な役割を担っていた。
Edo-period firemen played an important role in protecting the safety of the town.
火消しの組は、それぞれ独自のまといを持ち、その勇名を競った。
Each firefighting group had its own standard and competed for fame.
火消しの文化は、江戸の町人文化と深く結びついていた。
The culture of firefighting was deeply connected to the commoner culture of Edo.
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