灯台
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Noun meaning 'lighthouse'. It is a compound of 『灯』 (tou, 'light') and 『台』 (dai, 'platform / Tower'), referring to a tower with a light to guide ships. Usage example: 『灯台は船を導きます』 (Toudai wa fune o michibikimasu, 'The lighthouse guides ships.').
Theme
User and their friend Miyuki are planning a coastal photography trip and discussing scenic spots to visit.
灯台
とうだい
lighthouse
Locations & NavigationGeography & Landmarks
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'light tower' guiding ships at night. '灯' (tou, 'light') + '台' (dai, 'platform / Tower') → 灯台 (toudai, 'lighthouse'). Think of a 'tow-die' light that never dies!
Cultural Note
In Japan, lighthouses like 『神戸ポートタワー』 (Koube Pooto Tawaa, 'Kobe Port Tower') are iconic landmarks. They symbolize safety and guidance for maritime navigation, often featured in coastal tourism and historical sites.
Forms
Base: 灯台Noun meaning 'lighthouse'. It is a compound of 『灯』 (tou, 'light') and 『台』 (dai, 'platform / Tower'), referring to a tower with a light to guide ships. Usage example: 『灯台は船を導きます』 (Toudai wa fune o michibikimasu, 'The lighthouse guides ships.').