candle
Standard word for a candle; used in everyday contexts.
停電のとき、ろうそくをつけた。
During the blackout, I lit a candle.
誕生日ケーキにろうそくを立てる。
I put candles on the birthday cake.
I lit the candles on the birthday cake.
I made a wish and blew out the candles.
The candle burned slowly in the quiet room.
I set a candle up on the table.
Katakana spelling; sometimes used for emphasis or in commercial contexts.
Kanji form; recognized but less common in everyday writing.