ろうそく

ろうそく · rousoku · JLPT N2 · noun

candle

ろうそく — candle

🕯️ 蝋 (rou, wax) + 燭 (soku, torch) = a wax torch, i.e. candle

The first kanji means wax and the second means torch or flame. Together they name a light made from wax.

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