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Meanings
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Refers to a flame-based light source, often with a traditional or poetic feel. Used for oil lamps, candles, torches, and similar lights. In modern contexts, it can evoke a warm, nostalgic atmosphere.
A small lamp flickered in the corner of the room.
He walked down the dark hallway holding a light.
Usage patterns
- 灯火をともすto light a lamp/lantern
As evening fell, they lit a lamp under the eaves.
- 灯火が消えるfor a lamp/light to go out
The wind blew and the lamp went out.
- 灯火を消すto put out a lamp/lantern
I put out the lamp before going to sleep.
- 遠くに灯火が見えるto see a distant light/lamp
A small light could be seen beyond the mountain.
Expressions
- 闇夜の灯火light in the darkness; godsend; guiding beacon