Japanese word

シャンデリア

Pronunciation

Romajishanderia

Meaning

  • nounchandelier

Example

古い劇場の天井からシャンデリアが下がっています。furu i geki jō no ten jō ka ra sha n de ri a ga sa ga tte i ma su

A chandelier hangs from the ceiling of the old theater.

Illustration for シャンデリア (chandelier)

More examples

職人が壊れたシャンデリアを修理しました。shoku nin ga kowa re ta sha n de ri a o shū ri shi ma shi ta

A craftsman repaired the broken chandelier.

Core concept

It is a hanging light with several arms that spreads light while making a room look grand.

Common phrases

  • シャンデリアを取り付けるsha n de ri a o to ri tsu ke ru

    install a chandelier

  • シャンデリアを修理するsha n de ri a o shū ri su ru

    repair a chandelier

Definition in Japanese

天井からつり下げ、枝分かれした腕に複数のろうそくや電灯を備えた照明器具。ten jō ka ra tsu ri sa ge eda wa ka re shi ta ude ni fuku sū no rō so ku ya den tō o sona e ta shō mei ki gu

Word origin

シャンデリア (shanderia) is a Japanese loanword from French chandelier, which originally referred to a branched candle holder and is linked to chandelle, "candle".

Usage tips

  • English speakers often use chandelier for both traditional candle holders and electric ceiling lights, so the word does not require actual candles.

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