English–Japanese

“illuminate” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiterasu

Example

月が道を照らします。tsuki ga michi o te ra shi ma su

The moon illuminates the road.

Illustration for 照らす (illuminate)

How to say “illuminate” in Japanese

“Illuminate” in Japanese is 照らす (terasu).

Expresses directing light onto something so that it becomes bright against the darkness.

Full entry for 照らす: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 照らす

懐中電灯で足元を照らして歩きます。kai chū den tō de ashi moto o te ra shi te aru ki ma su

I walk while lighting my way with a flashlight.

Tips for using 照らす

  • Japanese uses 照らす (terasu) for light from the sun, moon, lamps, and other sources, so the verb fits both natural scenes and everyday actions.

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