ランプ
らんぷ
noun
lamp; indicator light
1.
lamp, oil lamp
A lamp, especially an old-fashioned oil lamp or a decorative light fixture.
ランプの灯りで本を読んだ。
I read a book by lamplight.
停電に備えてランプを用意している。
I keep a lamp ready in case of a power outage.
キャンプで使うランプを買った。
I bought a lamp to use for camping.
2.
indicator light, signal lamp
A small light on a device or vehicle that indicates a status or condition, such as a warning light or power indicator.
警告ランプが点灯した。
The warning light came on.
充電中はランプが赤く光る。
The indicator light glows red while charging.
エンジンの警告ランプが点滅したら、すぐに車を止めてください。
If the engine warning light starts flashing, stop the car immediately.
USAGE:
Sense 1 often evokes an old-fashioned or atmospheric mood. In modern Japanese, ライト is more common for general light sources, while ランプ suggests something more traditional or decorative.
Sense 2 is very common in technical and automotive contexts. 警告ランプ (warning light) and 表示ランプ (indicator light) appear frequently in instruction manuals.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ランプの灯り: lamplight
- 警告ランプ: warning light
- ランプが点灯する: a light comes on
- ランプが点滅する: a light flashes
- ランプが消える: a light goes off