灯
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Base noun form. Refers to a source of light, such as a lamp, lantern, or flame. Often used in compound words like 『電灯』 (dentou, 'electric light') or 『灯台』 (toudai, 'lighthouse').
Theme
Two friends, Kenji and User, are setting up a cozy evening in Kenji's living room, discussing how to create a relaxing atmosphere with lighting.
灯
ひ
light
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine a lamp that glows with a soft light. The kanji 灯 looks like a flame on a stand — it's the 'light' that brightens a room. 'Light' → 灯 (hi, 'light').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 灯 (hi, 'light') is often used in traditional contexts, such as in festivals like 『灯籠流し』 (tourou nagashi, 'lantern floating') where paper lanterns are set afloat on water to honor ancestors. It symbolizes guidance and remembrance.
Forms
Base: 灯Base noun form. Refers to a source of light, such as a lamp, lantern, or flame. Often used in compound words like 『電灯』 (dentou, 'electric light') or 『灯台』 (toudai, 'lighthouse').