This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

灯火、 灯し火、 燭、 燈火、 ともし火

Readings

Kana: ひ、とうか、ともしび
Romaji: hi, touka, tomoshibi
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Definition

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light; lamp; torch

Kanji

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
Readings: ソク、 ショク、 ともしび
Meanings: light, candlepower
Readings: トウ、 ひ、 ほ-、 ともしび、 とも.す、 あかり
Meanings: lamp, light, counter for lights

Example Sentences

(あかり)台下(だいか)(くら)し。
➥You can't see the forest for the trees.
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電灯(でんとう)()えた。
➥The electric light went out.
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(あか)りが()えている。
➥The lights are out.
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(あか)りが()いた。
➥The light went on.
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がは(あかり)(あつ)まる。
➥Moths are attracted by light.
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(とお)くに灯火(ともしび)()えた。
➥I saw a light in the distance.
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