ライトアップ
らいとあっぷ
noun / suru verb
illumination, lighting up
1.
illumination, lighting up
The decorative lighting of buildings, trees, or landmarks, especially for seasonal events or tourism. Also used as a suru verb.
桜がライトアップされている。
The cherry blossoms are lit up.
夜のライトアップが綺麗だった。
The nighttime illumination was beautiful.
紅葉の季節になると、寺の庭園がライトアップされて幻想的な雰囲気になる。
During autumn foliage season, the temple gardens are illuminated, creating a fantastical atmosphere.
ライトアップ refers to decorative illumination, especially of scenic or historic sites. It is a major draw for tourism in Japan, particularly during cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ライトアップされる: to be illuminated
- 夜のライトアップ: nighttime illumination
- ライトアップ期間: illumination period
- 紅葉のライトアップ: autumn foliage illumination
- 桜のライトアップ: cherry blossom illumination
NOTE:
While English uses "light up" as a phrasal verb, Japanese ライトアップ functions as a noun and suru verb specifically for decorative illumination, not for casual use like "light up a room."