あかり

明 かり

Common word

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    light, glow, gleam

    • この明かりで字を読もうとすれば目が悪くなるよ。
      You'll strain your eyes trying to read in this light.

  2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    (a) light, lights, lamp
    also written as 灯火

    • どうか明かりをつけて下さい。
      Turn on the light, please.

  3. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    proof (of innocence)
    dated term