godan verb (-su), transitive verb
shine on; illuminate
Used for light shining on something, often with a light source as the subject. Can be literal or figurative.
月明かりが庭を照らしている。
Moonlight is shining on the garden.
懐中電灯で足元を照らしてください。
Please shine the flashlight on your feet.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used in the pattern ～に照らして, meaning 'in light of' or 'by reference to'. Common in formal contexts such as rules, precedents, or standards.
法律に照らして判断する。
Judge in light of the law.
過去の事例に照らして考えると、今回の決定は妥当だ。
Considering past cases, this decision is reasonable.