Word details

灯す

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

Dictionary

Entry

灯す点すTransitiveGodan verbFreq #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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

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

spot, point, mark, speck, decimal point

9 strokesFrequency 165JLPT N2Grade 2

On

テン

Kun

つ.けるつ.くた.てるさ.すとぼ.すとも.すぼち

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