Dictionary / Vocabulary / 照らす
てらす
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
JLPT N2 common word
真昼の太陽がテニスコートを目も眩むほどに照らしあげた。
The noonday sun beat down with dazzling brightness on the tennis court.
友なる太陽よ俺を照らし続けてくれ。
My friend Sun shine on me now and ever.
舞台の両側からライトが照らされた。
The stage was lit from both sides.