Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 提灯持ち(ちょうちんもち) in Japanese

提灯持ち
Kana Reading
ちょうちんもち
Romaji
chōchinmochi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    lantern bearer
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    flatterer; booster; brown-noser


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

6 strokes

lamp, a light, light, counter for lights

On'Yomi: トウ

Kun'Yomi: ひ, ほ-, ともしび, とも.す, あかり

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JLPT 1

12 strokes

propose, take along, carry in hand

On'Yomi: テイ, チョウ, ダイ

Kun'Yomi: さ.げる

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JLPT 4

9 strokes

hold, have

On'Yomi: ジ

Kun'Yomi: も.つ, -も.ち, も.てる

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