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[あかし()]
akashi
noun

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akashi
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English Meaning(s) for 灯

noun
  1. light (esp. as a religious offering); lamp

Definition and Synonyms for 灯

Lamp an artificial source of visible illumination
Synonyms: ランプ, ランプ, ランプ, , , , , 明る, 明かり, 明るい, 洋灯, , , , , 灯る, 点火, , 電灯
Evidence your basis for belief or disbelief
Synonyms: しるし, よりどころ, 信証, 原拠, 徴証, 明かす, 明証, 根拠, , 理由, , 裏付け, 裏付ける, , 証す, 証す, 証する, 証左, 証憑, 証拠, 証明, 証跡
Proof any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
Synonyms: しるし, 実証, 弁証, 明かす, , 裏付け, 裏付ける, 裏書, , 証す, 証す, 証する, 証左, 証憑, 証拠, 証明, 証跡
Vindication the justification for some act or belief
Synonyms: しるし, 弁明, 弁疏, 弁解, 明かす, , 申し開き, 言い開き, 言い開く, , 証す, 証す, 証する, 釈明
Light a visual warning signal
Synonyms: ランプ, ランプ, ランプ, , 明る, 明かり, 洋灯, , , , , 灯る, 点火, , 電気
Evidence knowledge on which to base belief
Synonyms: しるし, よりどころ, 信証, 原拠, 徴証, 明かす, 明証, 根拠, , 理由, , 裏付け, 裏付ける, , 証す, 証す, 証する, 証左, 証憑, 証拠, 証明, 証跡

Meanings for each kanji in 灯

» lamp; a light; light; counter for lights

Categories 灯 is a member of

Source Of Illumination any device serving as a source of visible electromagnetic radiation
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Information knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction
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Evidence your basis for belief or disbelief
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Justification a statement in explanation of some action or belief
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Visual Signal a signal that involves visual communication
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 灯

Sample Sentences for 灯

He came only as a witness to the light.
He came as a witness to testify concerning that light.

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