ろうそく
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Base noun form. Refers to a wax candle used for light or decoration. Example: 『ろうそくを灯す』 (rousoku o tomosu, 'to light a candle').
Theme
At a cozy café, User and their friend Miyuki discuss decorating ideas for an upcoming party. Miyuki is planning a themed event and asks for suggestions.
ろうそく
ろうそく
candle
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Memory Hook
Picture a 'low' candle burning softly. 'Low' sounds like 'ろう' (rou) in 『ろうそく』 (rousoku, 'candle') — a low, flickering light.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『ろうそく』 (rousoku, 'candle') is often used in traditional settings like temples, festivals, and during power outages. It's also common in『お盆』 (obon, 'Buddhist festival') ceremonies to guide ancestral spirits.
Forms
Base: ろうそくBase noun form. Refers to a wax candle used for light or decoration. Example: 『ろうそくを灯す』 (rousoku o tomosu, 'to light a candle').