Lingaku照らす【てらす】
Frequency rank: 2,377. – 2,379.
- to shine on; to illuminate
- to compare (with); to refer to
Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
Forms
- 照らす【てらす】Frequency rank: 2,377. – 2,379.
- てらす
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to shine on; to illuminate
- to compare (with); to refer to
This meaning refers to the action of providing light or making something visible. It can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts.
This meaning involves making a comparison or indicating a reference to something else. It is often used in discussions that evaluate similarities or contrasts.
Generated collocations (experimental)
てらす照らすひかり光illuminating lightつき月がてらす照らすthe moon shines onてらしあわせる照らし合わせるto compare (with); to refer toひかり光でてらす照らすto illuminate with lightみち道をてらす照らすto illuminate the wayしょうこ証拠をてらす照らすto shed light on evidenceしんじつ真実をてらす照らすto illuminate the truthあかり明かりでてらす照らすto light up with illuminationてらす照らすたいしょう対象the object of illuminationかんがえ考えをてらす照らすto reflect on thoughts
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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The noonday sun beat down with dazzling brightness on the tennis court.
He should be promoted in the light of what he has done for this company.
You must make decisions about your responsibility in the light of your conscience.
I stepped outside and was bathed in the harsh, direct sunlight.
Now, all heads turn toward the dean, who sits surrounded by a faint halo of light.
The scientist explained the strange phenomena in the light of recent scientific knowledge.
The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world.
In the light of this fact, it is clear that he is innocent.
Men of genius are meteors destined to burn in order to illuminate their century.