Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 灯(ともし) in Japanese

灯, 照射
Kana Reading
ともし
Romaji
tomoshi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    light; lamp
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    baiting deer with a lighted torch

Related Kanji

灯 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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照 JLPT 2

13 strokes

illuminate, shine, compare, bashful

On'Yomi: ショウ

Kun'Yomi: て.る, て.らす, て.れる

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射 JLPT 1

10 strokes

shoot, shine into, onto, archery

On'Yomi: シャ

Kun'Yomi: い.る, さ.す, う.つ

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