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灯
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明かり only
light; glow; gleam
Examples
この明かりで字を読もうとすれば目が悪くなるよ。
You'll strain your eyes trying to read in this light.
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Also written as 灯火
(a) light; lights; lamp
Examples
どうか明かりをつけて下さい。
Turn on the light, please.
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明かり only; Dated term
proof (of innocence)
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to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
Examples
窓に灯がともっていた。
There was a light burning in the window.
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to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
Examples
身命をかけて職務を実践し、すべての警察官の心に火をともしてくれました。
He risked his life to carry out his duty and inspired police officers everywhere.
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lighthouse
Examples
遠い灯台のかすかな光を見た。
We saw the gleam of a distant lighthouse.
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old-fashioned interior light fixture comprising a wooden pole with an oil-filled dish and a wick atop it
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kerosene; paraffin; lamp oil
Examples
雪の多いところでは、灯油は必需品です。
In places where it snows a lot, kerosene is an indispensable item.
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Proverb
it is darkest under the lamp post; it's hard to see what is under your nose; go abroad to hear of home; you must go into the country to hear what news at London
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blackout (to prevent being seen by enemy aircraft during a nighttime air raid)
