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灯す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 灯す

点す
Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #10670
1

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.

Kanji in this Word

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
ほ-
ともしび
とも.す
あかり
9 strokes
Frequency: 165
JLPT N2
Grade 2

Meanings

spot
point
mark
speck
decimal point

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つ.ける
つ.く
た.てる
さ.す
とぼ.す
とも.す
ぼち
16 strokes
Frequency: 2456
Grade 10

Meanings

lamp
light
counter for lights

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほ-
ともしび
とも.す
あかり
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