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照らす

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 照らす

らす
Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #2187
1

to shine on; to illuminate

Examples
君の答えを彼のと照らし合わせなさい。
Check your answer with his.
2

to compare (with); to refer to

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 1004
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

illuminate
shine
compare
bashful

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
て.る
て.らす
て.れる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あき
てる
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