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What is the Kanji for 'Light' and 'Lamp'? | 灯

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Light' and 'Lamp', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Light' and 'Lamp' is 灯.

    kanji

    灯

    Meaning

    Light, Lamp

    Reading

    kunyomiひ

    hi

    onyomiとう

    tou

    Parts

    火Fire 丁Street

    Example Word

    蛍光灯: lamp or fluorescent. The Japanese noun '蛍光灯 (けいこうとう)' refers to a 'fluorescent lamp'. This term is commonly used to describe the type of lighting that uses fluorescence to produce visible light. It is often found in offices, schools, and homes due to its energy efficiency. For example: The fluorescent lamp is bright「蛍光灯が明るい」(けいこうとうがあかるい). I replaced the fluorescent lamp「蛍光灯を交換した」(けいこうとうをこうかんした). Note that while '蛍光灯' specifically refers to fluorescent lamps, it can sometimes be shortened to just '蛍光灯' in casual conversation, but the full term is more precise.

    Radical

    火

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    755

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 灯

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    火

    Meaning

    Fire

    kanji

    丁

    Meaning

    Street

Words Using 灯

This kanji is used in 3 words:

    word

    灯

    Meaning

    Light

    word

    蛍光灯

    Meaning

    Lamp, Fluorescent

    word

    灯油

    Meaning

    Kerosene

Kanji Related to 灯 Through the Part 火

These 20 kanji contain the part 火 as well.

    kanji

    燥

    Meaning

    Dry, Parch, Dry up

    kanji

    煩

    Meaning

    Vexed, Anxiety

    kanji

    熟

    Meaning

    Ripe, Mature

    kanji

    畑

    Meaning

    Field

    kanji

    炉

    Meaning

    Furnace

    kanji

    爆

    Meaning

    Burst, Explode

    kanji

    憎

    Meaning

    Hate

    kanji

    焼

    Meaning

    Burn, Bake

    kanji

    炎

    Meaning

    Flame, Blaze

    kanji

    秋

    Meaning

    Autumn

    kanji

    燃

    Meaning

    Burn

    kanji

    焦

    Meaning

    Char, Scorch

    kanji

    灰

    Meaning

    Ashes

    kanji

    照

    Meaning

    Shine, Illuminate

    kanji

    然

    Meaning

    Sort of thing, In that case

    kanji

    災

    Meaning

    Calamity

    kanji

    淡

    Meaning

    Thin, Light

    kanji

    炊

    Meaning

    Boil, Cook

    kanji

    煙

    Meaning

    Smoke

    kanji

    煮

    Meaning

    Boil

Kanji Related to 灯 Through the Part 丁

These 9 kanji contain the part 丁 as well.

    kanji

    寧

    Meaning

    Rather, Courteous

    kanji

    行

    Meaning

    Go

    kanji

    町

    Meaning

    Town

    kanji

    庁

    Meaning

    Government office, Agency

    kanji

    亭

    Meaning

    Inn, Pavilion

    kanji

    訂

    Meaning

    Correct, Revise

    kanji

    打

    Meaning

    Hit

    kanji

    可

    Meaning

    Possible

    kanji

    頂

    Meaning

    Crown, Accept

Learn the Kanji 灯

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 灯 mean?

灯 means 'Light' and 'Lamp'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.