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灯
灯 (readings: とう, ひ; Japanese kanji) means “lamp / light”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 電灯 (electric light).
What does 灯 mean?
| Kanji | 灯 |
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| Meaning | lamp / light |
| Readings | とう, ひ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 灯
灯 is read とう or ひ depending on the word.
Example words with 灯
| Example | 電灯 (electric light) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14