照るてる Common Godan Intransitive English jmdict 1 Godan verb with 'ru' ending intransitive verb to shine 降っても照っても明日は出発します。 Rain or shine, I will start tomorrow. 2 Godan verb with 'ru' ending intransitive verb to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.) from 面照る See also: 曇る (くもる)