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gaslight in Japanese

gaslight in Japanese is ガスランプ, ガス灯 — gaslight means a lamp that produces light by burning piped gas.

gaslight in Japanese

ガスランプ
noun
Pronounced: gasuranpu
A lamp which operates by burning piped illuminating gas (or town gas).
ガス灯
noun
Pronounced: gasutō
A lamp which operates by burning piped illuminating gas (or town gas).

What does "gaslight" mean?

  1. noun A lamp that produces light by burning piped gas.
    "The old street was lit by gaslight before electricity arrived."
  2. verb To manipulate someone so that they doubt their own memory, perception, or sanity.
    "He tried to gaslight her into thinking she had imagined the argument."
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gaslight in a sentence

  • The old street was lit by gaslight before electricity arrived.
  • She read by gaslight, the flame flickering in its glass case.
  • He tried to gaslight her into thinking she had imagined the argument.
  • Colleagues accused the manager of gaslighting staff over missed deadlines.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "gaslight" in Japanese?
"gaslight" in Japanese is ガスランプ, ガス灯. gaslight means: A lamp that produces light by burning piped gas.
How do you pronounce ガスランプ?
"gaslight" in Japanese is ガスランプ, pronounced "gasuranpu".
How do you use "gaslight" in a sentence?
Example: "The old street was lit by gaslight before electricity arrived." In Japanese, "gaslight" is ガスランプ, ガス灯.
Are there other ways to say "gaslight" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "gaslight": ガスランプ, ガス灯.
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