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A5 Noun
明かりlight, illumination, glow, gleam, lamp, light
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Noun
1.
light, glow, gleam
Only applies to 明かりNoun
2.
(a) light, lights, lamp
also written as 灯火Noun
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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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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