candle in Japanese
candle in Japanese is 蝋燭, ろうそく — candle means a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light.
candle in Japanese
蝋燭
Pronounced: rōsoku
A light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin.
ろうそく
Pronounced: rōsoku
A light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin.
What does "candle" mean?
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noun A stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light.
"She lit a candle to set the mood at dinner."
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verb To check the health of a growing embryo in an egg by holding it up to a bright light.
"The farmer candled the eggs to check for fertility."
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candle in a sentence
- She lit a candle to set the mood at dinner.
- The power cut left them reading by candlelight for hours.
- The farmer candled the eggs to check for fertility.
- She candled each egg in the dark kitchen to spot any growth.
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What is "candle" in Japanese?
"candle" in Japanese is 蝋燭, ろうそく. candle means: A stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light.
How do you pronounce 蝋燭?
"candle" in Japanese is 蝋燭, pronounced "rōsoku".
How do you use "candle" in a sentence?
Example: "She lit a candle to set the mood at dinner." In Japanese, "candle" is 蝋燭, ろうそく.
Are there other ways to say "candle" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "candle": 蝋燭, ろうそく.
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