立ち消え

たちぎえ
Alternative writings: 立消え
Frequency:
1

The extinguishing of a fire before it burns completely; going out prematurely (of a flame).

Noun

Examples

キャンプのたき火が雨で立ち消えしてしまった。

The campfire went out because of the rain.

ストーブの火が弱くて立ち消えしないか心配だ。

I'm worried the stove flame might go out because it's weak.

2

A plan, rumor, or project fizzling out or coming to nothing; abating or petering out before completion.

Noun

Examples

計画は資金不足で立ち消えになった。

The plan fizzled out due to lack of funds.

噂はすぐに立ち消え、誰も話題にしなくなった。

The rumor soon died away and no one talked about it anymore.

交渉は些細なことで立ち消えになってしまった。

Negotiations fell through over a trivial matter.

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