Translation guide
The arrangement or effect of lights in a space, or the equipment used for illumination.
The lighting in this room is nice.
The way a place is lit, or the lights themselves.
General term for lighting, illumination, or lighting equipment. Used for both the act of lighting and the fixtures.
The lighting in this room is dim.
Loanword from English, often used in design, photography, or stage contexts. Sounds more technical or stylish.
Refers to light itself, often from a lamp or natural source. More about the presence of light than the system.
The physical lights, lamps, or fixtures.
Lighting used in performances, concerts, or events.
Lighting considered as part of interior design or ambiance.
Lighting design. Used in architecture and interior design.
照明 (shoumei) is the general term for lighting as a system or concept. ライト (raito) is a physical light or lamp, often portable. 明かり (akari) refers to the light itself, the illumination, and can be natural or artificial.
Please turn off the lights (the lighting system).
Using indirect lighting improves the atmosphere.
The lighting in this cafe is stylish, isn't it?
明かりをつけてください。
Please turn on the light.
Lighting fixtures or equipment. Used when talking about the hardware.
I'm going to buy new lighting fixtures.
A light or lamp. Common in casual speech.
I put a light on the desk.
Stage lighting. Specifically for theatrical or performance settings.
The stage lighting effects were wonderful.
Loanword for stage lighting, often used in music or event contexts.
I'm in charge of the stage lighting design.
I'm particular about lighting design.
ライトを消して。
Turn off the light (the lamp).
The moonlight is beautiful.