灯
lamp · a light · light · counter for lights
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of fire and nail. Fire nail.
Symbolism
Light, electric light, lighthouse. Represents light.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Lightning flashing
Component Breakdown
fire + 丁
Words & Expressions
Words written with 灯
Four-Character Compounds
紅灯緑酒
こうとうりょくしゅ
(nights of) fun, food, and drink; bright-light district; nightlife district
貧者一灯
ひんじゃのいっとう
one's mite; widow's mite; one lantern from a poor man (i.e. no-one can give more than the only thing they have)
新涼灯火
しんりょうとうか
the coolness of early autumn is suitable for reading
Proverbs & Idioms
灯台下暗し
とうだいもとくらし
It's dark at the foot of the lighthouse
We often overlook what is closest to us
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 灯 mean in Japanese?
灯 means lamp, a light, light, counter for lights.
How do you read 灯?
On'yomi: トウ (TOU). Kun'yomi: ひ、ほ-、ともしび、とも.す、あかり (hi, ho, tomoshibi, tomosu, akari).
How many strokes does 灯 have?
灯 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 火 (fire).
Is 灯 a good kanji for a tattoo?
灯 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means lamp, a light, light, counter for lights. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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