照明
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Noun referring to lighting or illumination. Used in contexts like stage lighting, room lights, or general brightness. Example: 『部屋の照明』 (heya no shoumei, 'room lighting').
Theme
User and their friend Ken are setting up a new apartment and discussing lighting options for the living room.
照明
しょうめい
illumination
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine a bright light shining on a stage—it's the 'show-me' light! 'Show-me' sounds like 照明 (shoumei, 'illumination'), helping you remember it's all about lighting things up.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 照明 (shoumei, 'illumination') is important in traditional settings like 『茶道』 (sadou, 'tea ceremony') where soft lighting creates a serene atmosphere, and in modern cities with vibrant neon signs.
Forms
Base: 照明Noun referring to lighting or illumination. Used in contexts like stage lighting, room lights, or general brightness. Example: 『部屋の照明』 (heya no shoumei, 'room lighting').