Word details

提灯を持つ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 提灯を持つ.

Dictionary

Entry

提灯を持つちょうちんを持つちょうちんをもつExpressionGodan verbFreq #74018
1

Idiomatic expression

to sing someone's praises; to give someone a boost; to carry a lantern

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

propose, take along, carry in hand

12 strokesFrequency 254JLPT N1Grade 5

On

テイチョウダイ

Kun

さ.げる

lamp, a light, light, counter for lights

6 strokesFrequency 1,605JLPT N2Grade 4

On

トウ

Kun

ほ-ともしびとも.すあかり

hold, have

9 strokesFrequency 119JLPT N3Grade 3

On

Kun

も.つ-も.ちも.てる

Nanori

もちもつ

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