Meaning

Primary

Lamp

Alternatives

Light, Torch

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The meaning of this noun is the same as the kanji: lamp. This can also mean light or torch as well, depending on the context.

Reading

あかり
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This word uses a kun'yomi reading for that you haven't learned yet, so here's a mnemonic:

The reading sounds just like 明かり, which means "light." Makes sense, if you think about it, since a lamp is something that makes 明か (あか).

Context

Context Sentences

その部屋には、小さなロウソクの灯りだけが灯っていました。

The room was lit only by the light of a small candle.

Kanji Composition