Japanese Conversation · Level 67
75 words
Japanese word
照明
Pronunciation
Romajishōmei
Meaning
- nounlighting
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
It centers on providing and directing light so that a space, object, or activity can be seen clearly.
Common phrases
照明をつけるshō mei o tsu ke ru
turn on the lights
照明を消すshō mei o ke su
turn off the lights
Similar words
明かりakari: Light present in a place or coming from a source.
Definition in Japanese
空間や対象を明るく見せるための光と、その光を当てる設備や方法。kū kan ya tai shō o aka ru ku mi se ru ta me no hikari to so no hikari o a te ru setsu bi ya hō hō
Word origin
照明 (shōmei) is formed from 照 (shō, "shine on") and 明 (mei, "bright"), two Sino-Japanese elements associated with making something bright and visible.
Usage tips
- 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.
Other meanings
- illuminationnoun