Japanese

ろうそく

ろうそく
Meaning: candle
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

ろ
う
そ
く

Example sentences

Since there was a power outage, I lit a candle.
私はマッチを擦ってろうそくに火をつけた。
I struck a match and lit the candle.
彼女は暗い部屋にろうそくを灯した。
She lit a candle in the dark room.
暗い部屋で彼女はろうそくに火をともした
She lit a candle in the dark room.
ろうそくの炎が風にゆらめいている。
The candle flame is flickering in the wind.
ろうそくの火が揺ら揺らと揺れている。
The candle flame is flickering gently.

Usage Notes

A source of light made of wax with an embedded wick.

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