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Meaning of (しょく) in Japanese

Kana Reading
しょく
Romaji
shoku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    light; lamp
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun, used as a suffix
    Meaning
    obsolete unit of luminous intensity (approx. 1.0067 candela)


Kanji in this word

17 strokes

light, candlepower

On'Yomi: ソク, ショク

Kun'Yomi: ともしび

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