明かり
あかり
akari
nounVocabularyLevel 29 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

明かり (あかり (akari)) means "glow · light · gleam". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

glow · light · gleam

Also : glow · light · gleam · lamplight · light (in general)

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Meaning ·

The word 明かり (あかり) means 'lamplight'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of lamplight.

Example Sentences

窓から明かりが漏れている。

まどからあかりがもれている。

Light is leaking from the window.

停電で明かりが消えた。

ていでんであかりがきえた。

The light went out due to a power outage.

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