懐中電灯
かいちゅうでんとう (electric) torch; flashlight
Why it means this
懐中 (in one's pocket / bosom) + 電灯 (an electric lamp) — a pocket electric light; a torch.
Breakdown
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かいちゅうでんとう (electric) torch; flashlight
懐中 (in one's pocket / bosom) + 電灯 (an electric lamp) — a pocket electric light; a torch.
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.