

火鉢 — 日本のむかしのだんぼう
Theme: History_Tradition
A2/N4elementary
Aug 7th, 2026
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If you live in North America or Europe, you have probably seen a "hibachi" restaurant, where chefs cook meat and vegetables on a hot iron grill. But in Japan, the word hibachi means something completely different. A traditional Japanese hibachi is an old-fashioned charcoal heater that people once used to keep warm during the winter. In this article, you will learn what a real hibachi is, how families used it on cold days, and why you can still find one in some traditional places today.
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火鉢 — 日本のむかしのだんぼう
Hibachi — A Traditional Japanese Heater





heating(Noun)
冬は、だんぼうを使います。
We use heating in winter.
to grill(U-Verb)
魚をやいて食べました。
I grilled some fish and ate it.
to invite, to call(U-Verb)
友だちを家によびます。
I invite my friend to my house.
square(い-Adjective)
四角い箱があります。
There is a square box.
kind; type(Noun)
日本のお茶には、たくさんのしゅるいがあります。
There are many kinds of Japanese tea.
around, surroundings(Noun)
子どもたちは先生のまわりにあつまりました。
The children gathered around the teacher.
to gather(U-Verb)
お正月には、家族がみんなあつまります。
At New Year, the whole family gathers.
kettle(Noun)
新しいやかんを買いました。
I bought a new kettle.
hot water (Noun)
おゆを入れます。
I pour in hot water.
to boil (water)(U-Verb)
やかんで、おゆをわかします。
I boil water in a kettle.
convenient(な-Adjective)
コンビニは、とてもべんりです。
Convenience stores are very convenient.
fire (accidental fire)(Noun)
火を使うときは、火事に注意してください。
When you use fire, please be careful about causing a fire.
safe(な-Adjective)
この道は安全です。
This road is safe.
ryokan; traditional Japanese inn(Noun)
日本の旅館に、とまってみたいです。
I want to try staying at a Japanese ryokan (traditional inn).
by all means, definitely(Adverb)
ぜひこの料理を食べてください。
Please try this dish.
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