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ろうそく
rousoku
Description
ろうそくは、火をつけて明かりにする細長いものです。
A ろうそく is a long, thin object that you light to make light.
誕生日のケーキや、電気がない時によく使います。
You often use ろうそく on birthday cakes or when there is no electricity.
Meanings
ろうそくrousoku
candle, made of wax with a wick
ケーキにろうそくを立てました。
I put candles on the cake.
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Notes
- Etymology
written 蝋燭 in kanji; 蝋 means wax and 燭 means torch or light.
- Nuance
ろうそく is the traditional word; キャンドル (candle) sounds more modern or decorative.
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