Translation guide
A holder for a candle. In Japanese, the most common word is 燭台 (shokudai), but other terms exist for specific styles or contexts.
A stand or holder for a single candle, used in everyday or traditional settings.
The standard word for a candlestick, used in both modern and historical contexts.
A holder for multiple candles, often ornate.
Specifically a branched candlestick or candelabra.
教会の枝付き燭台はとても美しい。
The church's candelabra is very beautiful.
A holder specifically for Japanese-style candles (和ろうそく), often used in temples or tea ceremonies.
A portable candlestick with a handle, used historically.
燭台 is the traditional and most common term, suitable for both Japanese and Western-style candlesticks. キャンドルスタンド is a modern loanword often used for decorative or casual candle holders, especially in interior design contexts.
燭台にろうそくを立てる。
I put a candle in the candlestick.
アンティークの燭台を集めています。
I collect antique candlesticks.
A loanword from English, often used for modern or decorative candle holders.
テーブルにキャンドルスタンドを置いた。
I placed a candle holder on the table.
Literally 'candle stand', a more descriptive term. Common in everyday speech.
ろうそく立てが倒れて火事になった。
The candlestick fell over and caused a fire.
Often used for chandeliers, which may hold candles or electric lights. Not strictly a candlestick, but related.
ダイニングにシャンデリアをつけた。
We installed a chandelier in the dining room.
手燭を持って廊下を歩いた。
I walked down the hallway holding a hand candlestick.
Also used for traditional holders, but context clarifies the style.
茶室の燭台は簡素なデザインだ。
The candlestick in the tea room has a simple design.