Vocab Info
A5 Noun
明かりlight, illumination, glow, gleam, lamp, light
Dictionary Definition
Common
- Noun - 1. - light, glow, gleam Only applies to 明かり
- 2. - (a) light, lights, lamp also written as 灯火
- 3. - proof (of innocence) Dated term, Only applies to 明かり
 
All Forms
明かり 【あかり】、灯り 【あかり】
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Examples
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- 蝋燭の明かりがゆらゆら揺れています。 - The candle light is flickering. 
- 懐中電灯の明かりを頼りに夜道を進みましょう。 - Let's walk down the night path relying on the flashlight's illumination. 
- 街の明かりが川に映り、綺麗な景色を作っています。 - The city's lights are reflecting on the river, creating a beautiful scene. 
- 妻の笑顔には、僕の心に明かりを灯すような力があります。 - My wife's smile has the power to ignite a light in my heart. 
- 停電していた夜、みんな蝋燭の明かりを頼りに生活していました。 - During the power outage, everyone relied on candle light for their daily lives. 
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