ともす
Tomosu
Other forms: 点す、燈す
Also read: とぼす
灯す (Tomosu) is a Japanese godan verb meaning “to light (a candle, lamp, etc.), to turn on (a light)”.
Meanings
- godan verb, transitive verbto light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
Examples
身命をかけて職務を実践し、すべての警察官の心に火をともしてくれました。
He risked his life to carry out his duty and inspired police officers everywhere.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).