This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

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Kana: しょく
Romaji: shoku
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Definitions

1

light; lamp

2

obsolete unit of luminous intensity (approx. 1.0067 candela)

Kanji

Readings: ソク、 ショク、 ともしび
Meanings: light, candlepower

Example Sentences

ろうそくは(たぎ)()えた。
➥The candle has gone out.
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(かれ)はローソクを()()した。
➥He blew out the candle.
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ろうそくは部屋(へや)(あか)るくした。
➥The candles made the room bright.
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ロウソクが()()きた。
➥The candle burned out.
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ケンがろうそくに()をつけた。
➥Ken lighted the candles.
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ろうそくはひとりでに()えた。
➥The candle went out of itself.
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