ろうそく
Meanings
1
candle
usually written using kana alone
Standard word for a candle; used in everyday contexts.
During the blackout, I lit a candle.
I put candles on the birthday cake.
Usage patterns
- ろうそくに火をつけるto light a candle
I lit the candles on the birthday cake.
- ろうそくを消すto blow out/extinguish a candle
I made a wish and blew out the candles.
- ろうそくが燃えるfor a candle to burn
The candle burned slowly in the quiet room.
- ろうそくを立てるto stand a candle up (e.g. in a holder)
I set a candle up on the table.