灯
ひ · hi
Light
- light, lamp
- light (esp. as a religious offering), lamp
- counter for electric lights
high first, then falls · what is pitch accent?
Example sentences
提灯の明かりで、夜道が明るい。
ちょうちんのあかりで、よみちがあかるい。
With the light of paper lanterns, the night path is bright.
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懐中電灯を机の上に置いておいた。
かいちゅうでんとうをつくえのうえにおいておいた。
I put the flashlight on the desk (in advance).
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What does 灯 mean?
Light. It can also mean: light, lamp; light (esp. as a religious offering), lamp; counter for electric lights.
How do you pronounce 灯?
ひ (hi). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.
What JLPT level is 灯?
JLPT N2 — upper intermediate. See the JLPT N2 guide.
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