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