English–Japanese
“lighting” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishōmei
Example
部屋の照明が明るいです。heya no shō mei ga aka ru i de su
The lighting in the room is bright.
How to say “lighting” in Japanese
“Lighting” in Japanese is 照明 (shōmei).
It centers on providing and directing light so that a space, object, or activity can be seen clearly.
Example sentences with 照明
撮影では照明の位置が大切です。satsu ei de wa shō mei no i chi ga tai setsu de su
The position of the lighting is important when taking pictures.
Tips for using 照明
- In everyday English, lighting can describe the overall light in a place, while a lighting system refers to the fixtures and controls that create it.