English–Japanese
“lighter” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiraitā
Example
このライターでろうそくに火をつけます。ko no ra i tā de rō so ku ni hi o tsu ke ma su
I light a candle with this lighter.
How to say “lighter” in Japanese
“Lighter” in Japanese is ライター (raitā).
The word ライター (raitā) covers two English-derived uses, each naming a source that produces something useful: a lighter produces a flame, while a writer produces written work.
Example sentences with ライター
このライターは小さくて、持ち運びに便利です。ko no ra i tā wa chii sa ku te mo chi hako bi ni ben ri de su
This lighter is small and easy to carry.
Tips for using ライター
- In English, lighter can also mean "less heavy" or "less dark," but Japanese ライター (raitā) usually refers to a flame-making device or a person who produces written work.