ろうそく
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ろうそく
1
candle
Examples
ろうそくはひとりでに消えた。
The candle went out of itself.
Kanji in this Word
蝋
14 strokes
Meanings
wax
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ロウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みつろう
ろうそく
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あじ
燭
17 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
light
candlepower
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソク
ショク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ともしび
蠟
21 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
wax
candle
waxy
glazed
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ロウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みつろう
ろうそく
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