前ぜん灯とう

noun

headlight

Refers specifically to a headlight on a vehicle such as a car, motorcycle, or train. The cross-reference 前照灯 is a more formal or technical synonym.

See also: 前照灯

• 夜や間かん走そう行こうでは前ぜん灯とうを点てん灯とうしてください。

  Please turn on your headlights when driving at night.