【とう】

Frequency rank: 12,652. – 12,682.
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. light; lamp
    2. suffix; counter
  2. counter for electric lights
Forms
  • 【とう】Frequency rank: 12,652. – 12,682.
  • 【とう】Frequency rank: 33,463. – 33,794.
  • とうFrequency rank: 14,928. – 14,979.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. light; lamp
    2. This meaning refers to a source of illumination, such as a light bulb or lamp, often used in both residential and commercial settings.
    A bright light is lit inside the room.
    This lamp emits a very warm light.
  2. counter for electric lights
    3. This meaning is specifically used when counting electrical lights, such as bulbs or fixtures, highlighting its function in a more technical or practical context.
    There are ten electric lights in the house.
    The new office has many lights installed.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to turn on the lightthe light goes outlight of the lampstreetlightelectric lightlight/fireto turn off the lightto light a lamplighthousea type of Japanese lamp
Example sentences
4 results
1. はりいハリー。
Harry's really slow to catch on.
Tatoeba
2. 。。
This fluorescent lamp is starting to flicker. We'll have to replace it.
Tatoeba
3. 。
I must replace that fluorescent lamp.
Tatoeba
4. はなかい花会だっきごう！
The Nara lights and flowers festival was very romantic!
Tatoeba
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