Meaning

Primary

Illumination

Alternative

Lighting

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

Illuminate and make things bright, my illumination!

Reading

しょうめい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

照明器具の周りを蠅が2-3匹ブンブン飛び交っている。

A couple of flies are buzzing around the lighting equipment.

Kanji Composition