明かり
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 明かり
1
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.
2
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.
3
明かり only; Dated term
proof (of innocence)
Kanji in this Word
明
8 strokes
Frequency: 67
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
bright
light
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
メイ
ミョウ
ミン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あ.かり
あか.るい
あか.るむ
あか.らむ
あき.らか
あ.ける
-あ.け
あ.く
あ.くる
あ.かす
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あきら
あけ
あす
きら
け
さや
さやか
とし
はる
み
め
灯
6 strokes
Frequency: 1605
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
lamp
a light
light
counter for lights
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひ
ほ-
ともしび
とも.す
あかり
火
4 strokes
Frequency: 574
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
fire
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひ
-び
ほ-
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