Translation guide
A light fixture mounted on or recessed into the ceiling. In Japanese, the most common term is シーリングライト, a loanword from English. Traditional Japanese ceiling lights are often called 天井灯, and recessed lights are ダウンライト.
A light attached directly to the ceiling, typically a flush-mount or semi-flush fixture.
The most common modern term, borrowed from English. Used for typical household ceiling lights, especially LED or fluorescent types.
The ceiling light in the living room went out, so I need to buy a new one.
A more traditional Japanese term for ceiling light. Often used in formal or technical contexts, such as architectural descriptions.
Refers to ceiling lighting in general, often used in interior design or lighting catalogs.
A light fixture installed into a hole in the ceiling, with only the trim visible.
A light fixture that hangs down from the ceiling on a cord, chain, or rod.
The standard term for a hanging ceiling light, often used over dining tables or kitchen islands.
An ornate, branched light fixture suspended from the ceiling.
シーリングライト is the everyday term for a modern ceiling light, while 天井灯 sounds more technical or old-fashioned. In casual conversation, シーリングライト is preferred.
I'm going to buy a ceiling light.
This room has two ceiling lights.
Please tell me how to choose ceiling lighting.
The standard term for recessed ceiling lights. Very common in modern Japanese homes and commercial spaces.
We installed several downlights in the kitchen.
Literally 'embedded lighting', a more descriptive term for recessed lights. Used in technical or architectural contexts.
Recessed lighting is popular because it makes the ceiling look clean.
I want to install a pendant light above the dining table.
A more general term for suspended lighting, including pendant lights and chandeliers.
Suspended lighting changes the atmosphere of a room.
The direct loanword for chandelier. Used for decorative, multi-arm ceiling lights.
There was a large chandelier in the hotel lobby.
Look up how to replace a ceiling light.
Many modern lighting terms in Japanese are borrowed from English. If you're unsure, using the English word with a Japanese accent (katakana) often works, but シーリングライト is well-established.