JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
灯 — lamp
- Reading
- トウ・ひ・ほ\~・ともしび・とも.す・あかり
- Meaning
- lamp; a light; light; counter for lights
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
灯 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is トウ・ひ・ほ\~・ともしび・とも.す・あかり and it means lamp; a light; light; counter for lights. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
灯 appears in everyday japanese words such as 灯 (light), 灯 (light) and 灯台 (lighthouse).
Japanese words containing 灯
Frequently asked questions
What does 灯 mean in Japanese?
灯 means lamp; a light; light; counter for lights in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 灯 read?
灯 is read トウ・ひ・ほ\~・ともしび・とも.す・あかり. Reading it inside real words — 灯 and 灯 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 灯 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 灯 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 灯 in a word?
A common word containing 灯 is 灯 (ともしび) — "light". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 灯 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 灯 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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