lightとは　意味・定義・例文

Adjective 形容詞

1. full of light

明るい

The sky is getting light.

2. pale, not dark or deep

薄い, 淡い

He painted the wall a light brown.

Noun 名詞

1. the brightness that comes from the sun during the day; daylight or sunlight

光

the light of the sun
Light travels faster than sound.

2. a particular kind or quality of brightness

明るさ

We won't get good photographs in this fading light.

3. a piece of equipment such as an electric lamp that is used to produce light for a place

照明, 明かり

turn on[⇔off] a light
The lights went out.
The light doesn't work.

4. traffic lights

信号

The light turned red.
Stop at the light.

Verb 動詞

1. (cause to) start to burn

火がつく｜～に火をつける

The lighter won't light.

2. give light to something; illuminate

～を明るくする

The room was poorly lighted.

light²

Adjective 形容詞

1. with little weight; not heavy

軽い, 薄い

a light load
Aluminum is one of the lightest metals.
She is very light. ー She doesn't weigh much.

2. not much or great in quantity, amount, degree etc.

軽い, 少ない, 小さい

A light rain is falling now.
The traffic was fairly light.

3. with little force or impact; soft or mild

軽い

a light blow
a light breeze

4. quick or active in motion; nimble

軽快な

They were walking with light footsteps.

5. without much effort: easy or simple

容易な

a light task
light work
Many hands make light work. (proverb)

6. easy to be digested; not fatty or rich

軽い, あっさりした

light food
a light meal

7. happy and free from care or sorrow; gay

陽気な, 快活な, 気楽な

a light mood
with a light heart