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照らす

Reading

Kana: てらす
Romaji: terasu
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Definitions

v5s
vt
1

to shine on; to illuminate

2

to compare (with); to refer to

Kanji

Readings: ショウ、 て.る、 て.らす、 て.れる
Meanings: illuminate, shine, compare, bashful

Example Sentences

(つき)(ひかり)(みずうみ)()らしていた。
➥The moon was on the lake.
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(とも)なる太陽(たいよう)(おれ)(てつづ)らし()けてくれ。
➥My friend Sun shine on me now and ever.
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舞台(ぶたい)両側(りょうがわ)からライトが()らされた。
➥The stage was lit from both sides.
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月光(げっこう)水面(すいめん)(あか)るく()らした。
➥The moon fell brightly on the water.
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その部屋(へや)(あか)(ひかり)()らされていた。
➥The room was illuminated with red lights.
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(くら)部屋(へや)(なか)懐中(かいちゅう)電灯(でんとう)()らした。
➥I shone a flashlight into the dark room.
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