Definition of 火消し役 (ひけしやく)

やく

火消し役

ひけしやく

hikeshiyaku

noun
1.
firefighter (Edo period)
See also:定火消し
2.
problem-solver, troubleshooter
3.
relief pitcher, reliever, fireman(baseball term)
Other readings:
火消役【ひけしやく】
Related Kanji
fire
extinguish, blow out, turn off, neutralize, cancel
duty, war, campaign, drafted labor, office, service, role