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

この部屋の照明は明るすぎます。

The lighting in this room is too bright.

野外イベントの照明設置に時間がかかりました。

Setting up lighting for the outdoor event took a lot of time.

照明デザインの展示会に行きました。

I went to an illumination design exhibition.

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