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fluorescent light, fluorescent lamp
A type of light that uses fluorescent tubes, common in offices, schools, and homes in Japan.
蛍光灯が切れた。
The fluorescent light burned out.
蛍光灯を交換する。
To replace the fluorescent light.
蛍光灯からLEDに替える家庭が増えている。
More households are switching from fluorescent lights to LEDs.
蛍光灯 is the standard term for fluorescent lighting.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 蛍光灯が切れる: the fluorescent light burns out
- 蛍光灯を交換する: to replace the fluorescent light
- 蛍光灯の光: fluorescent lighting
USAGE NOTE:
Still widely used in Japan, though being gradually replaced by LED lighting. The tubes come in various shapes including 丸型 (circular) and 直管 (straight tube).