電灯
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Noun for an electric light or lamp. Used in contexts like 『電灯をつける』 (dentou o tsukeru, 'to turn on the light') or 『電灯を消す』 (dentou o kesu, 'to turn off the light').
Theme
In a home improvement store, User and their neighbor Ken are shopping for lighting fixtures to brighten up their living rooms.
電灯
でんとう
electric light
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'den' with a bright 'light' — 'den' sounds like the start of 『電灯』 (dentou, 'electric light'). Think: 'Den light' → electric light!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『電灯』 (dentou, 'electric light') is a common term for electric lamps or lights in homes and buildings. Traditional Japanese rooms might use paper lanterns called 『提灯』 (chouchin), but modern lighting is often referred to as 『電灯』.
Forms
Base: 電灯Noun for an electric light or lamp. Used in contexts like 『電灯をつける』 (dentou o tsukeru, 'to turn on the light') or 『電灯を消す』 (dentou o kesu, 'to turn off the light').