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明かり

明り、 灯り、 灯、 灯かり、 灯火

Reading

Kana: あかり
Romaji: akari
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

light; illumination; glow; gleam

Note: Only 明かり、 明り
2

lamp; light

See also: 明かりを消す

Kanji

Readings: メイ、 ミョウ、 ミン、 あ.かり、 あか.るい、 あか.るむ、 あか.らむ、 あき.らか、 あ.ける、 -あ.け、 あ.く、 あ.くる、 あ.かす
Meanings: bright, light
Readings: トウ、 ひ、 ほ-、 ともしび、 とも.す、 あかり
Meanings: lamp, a light, light, counter for lights
Readings: カ、 ひ、 -び、 ほ-
Meaning: fire

Example Sentences

(あか)りが()いた。
➥The light went on.
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(あか)りが()えている。
➥The lights are out.
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()かりを()しなさい。
➥Put out the light.
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()かりを()して。
➥Turn off the light.
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()かり(まど)(とど)かない。
➥I can't reach the transom.
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()かりがついている。
➥The light is on.
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