キャンプファイヤーの炎が夜空を照らしている。
The campfire's flames are lighting up the night sky.
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I walked while illuminating my feet with a flashlight.
窓から漏れる明かりが、暗い夜道を照らしている。
The light leaking from the window illuminates the dark night road.
夕日に照らされて、海が金色に輝いている。
The sea is shining golden, illuminated by the setting sun.
夜の静寂の中、月光が海を照らしている。
In the silence of the night, moonlight is illuminating the sea.
窓から漏れる灯が、暗い夜道を照らしている。
The light leaking from the window illuminates the dark night road.
真夏の太陽に照らされたアスファルトは、熱気を放っていた。
The asphalt, illuminated by the midsummer sun, was emitting heat.
夕日に照らされて、海が黄金色に輝いている。
The sea is shining in a golden color, illuminated by the setting sun.
洞窟の中を松明で照らしながら進んだ。
I advanced while lighting the inside of the cave with a torch.
湖に浮かぶ小舟が、夕日に照らされている。
A small boat floating on the lake is illuminated by the setting sun.
Usage Notes
Can mean literal lighting or figurative comparison with a standard.
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