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[あかり()]
akari
noun

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[あかり(灯火)]
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English Meaning(s) for 灯

noun
  1. light; illumination; glow; gleam
  2. lamp; light

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
Light Source any device serving as a source of illumination
Synonyms: ライト, 光源, 明かり, 照明
Ignitor a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
Synonyms: ライト, ランプ, ランプ, ランプ, ライター, ライター, 明かり, 洋灯, 火灯, 火鑽り, , 点火器, 照明, 電灯
Source Of Illumination any device serving as a source of visible electromagnetic radiation
Synonyms: , 明かり
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

Meanings for each kanji in 灯

» lamp; a light; light; counter for lights

Categories 灯 is a member of

Device an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
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Source Of Illumination any device serving as a source of visible electromagnetic radiation
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Visual Signal a signal that involves visual communication
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Sample Sentences for 灯

To those who seek peace and security. We support you. And to all those who have wondered if America's beacon still burns as bright, tonight we proved once more that the true strength of our nation comes not from the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity and unyielding hope.
There was a light burning in the window.
Paris is called the City of Lights. Many beautiful buildings are lighted at night.
He saw a light far away.
Now the lights of the city were bright and very close, and the streetlights shone all night.

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