Japanese

ともる
Meaning: to be lit; to be turned on (of a light); to burn
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 灯る 灯らない
Polite 灯ります 灯りません
Past 灯った 灯らなかった
Polite + Past 灯りました 灯りませんでした
Te-form 灯って 灯らなくて
Potential 灯れる 灯れない
Passive 灯られる 灯られない
Causative 灯らせる 灯らせない
Causative + Passive 灯らされる 灯らされない
Imperative 灯れ 灯るな

Handwriting

灯
る

Example sentences

The lights in the houses began to be lit.
通りに沿った家々に明かりが灯った。
Lights came on in the houses along the street.
秉燭に及んで、周囲に灯火が灯り始めた。
As the sun set and it was time to light lamps, lights began to flicker around.

Usage Notes

Mainly used for lights, lamps, or candles being lit. It can also be used metaphorically for a light of hope or realization appearing in one's eyes or heart.

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