English–Japanese
“lighthouse” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitōdai
Example
夜になると、灯台が光ります。yoru ni na ru to tō dai ga hika ri ma su
At night, the lighthouse shines.
How to say “lighthouse” in Japanese
“Lighthouse” in Japanese is 灯台 (tōdai).
A fixed tower or structure sends a visible light across the water to guide ships and mark a coast.
Example sentences with 灯台
船は遠くの灯台を目印に進みます。fune wa tō ku no tō dai o me jirushi ni susu mi ma su
The ship navigates by a distant lighthouse.
Tips for using 灯台
- In English, lighthouse sometimes serves as a metaphor for a person or idea that guides others, while its basic sense remains a coastal light structure.