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Kanji for Lamp
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “lamp”: 灯、燈. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
lamp
A light in the dark.
6 strokes On reading トウ (tou) Kun reading ひ、ほ、ともしび (hi, ho, tomoshibi) JLPT N2
Dictionary meanings: lamp, a light, light, counter for lights
Readings used for names on Nazuke: to, tou, tomo, hi
In Japan it appears in about 173 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.
Names written with 灯: Art 安灯 · Ivy 安唯灯 · Cato 敬灯 · Davi 妥灯 · Devi 天灯 · Devy 天灯 · Elfi 英瑠灯 · Finn 灯 · Gian 灯杏 · Ivey 安唯灯 · Javi 羽灯 · Otto 穂灯 and 128 more
lamp
A lamp that lights the way.
Toro are traditional stone lanterns placed in shrine precincts and stroll gardens to guide night worshippers and spirits.
16 strokes On reading トウ (tou) Kun reading ひ、ほ、ともしび (hi, ho, tomoshibi)
Dictionary meanings: lamp, light, counter for lights
Readings used for names on Nazuke: akari, tou
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