照
Kanji · N2
照 / illuminate
Kanji for illuminate, shine, or compare.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ショウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | て.る、て.らす、て.れる | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
照 carries the meaning illuminate, shine, or compare.
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Common compounds with 照
火照るほてるto feel hot / to flush / to burn
照り焼きてりやきteriyaki
照れるてれるto be shy / to be bashful / to feel awkward
照らすてらすto shine on / to illuminate
照明しょうめいillumination / lighting
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