Word details
照らす
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 照らす.
Dictionary
Entry
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
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
照
illuminate, shine, compare, bashful
13 strokesFrequency 1,004JLPT N2Grade 4
On
ショウ
Kun
て.るて.らすて.れる
Nanori
あきてる
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