Word Meaning 灯す

ともす tomosu

灯す is read as ともす (tomosu) and means to light (a candle, lamp, etc.).

Meaning

English

to light (a candle, lamp, etc.)
to turn on (a light)

Reading

Kana

ともす

Romaji

tomosu

Writing Variants

点すとぼす tobosu
点すともす tomosu
灯すとぼす tobosu

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 8 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N2 Jōyō Grade 4 Kanken 7級 Rank 472 Priority A

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