This is the 5961st most frequent Japanese word.
ろうそく
Candle.
This demonstrates the use of 'ろうそく' in a practical context as a source of illumination during an emergency.
停電のときはろうそくを使って明かりを取りました。
During the blackout, I used candles to get some light.
Here, 'ろうそく' refers to candles as objects for lighting and decoration.
ろうそくに火をともして部屋を飾りました。
I lit the candles to decorate the room.
In this sentence, 'ろうそく' is used to refer to candles traditionally associated with birthday celebrations.