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灯
Lamp, Light
ひ, ともしび, とも.す
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Traditional stone lanterns (石灯籠) decorate the paths of many Japanese temples and gardens. Their soft light creates a peaceful atmosphere, especially at night.
Memory Trick
Imagine lighting a lantern that glows warmly in the darkness. That gentle light helps you remember 灯 means 'lamp' or 'light.'
Readings
Onyomi: トウ (tou)
Kunyomi: ひ, ともしび, とも.す
Example Words
街灯
がいとう (gaitou)
Streetlight
点灯
てんとう (tentou)
Lighting
消灯
しょうとう (shoutou)
Lights out
灯台
とうだい (toudai)
Lighthouse
Example Sentence
夜 に 街灯 が 点きます。
よる に がいとう が つきます。
yoru ni gaitou ga tsukimasu
The streetlights turn on at night.