光
Kanji · N4
光 / ray
Kanji for ray or light.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ひか.る、ひかり | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
光 carries the meaning ray or light.
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Common compounds with 光
光輝こうきbrightness / splendour / splendor
光年こうねんlight-year
観光客かんこうきゃくtourist
日光浴にっこうよくsunbathing / basking in the sun
月光げっこうmoonlight / moonbeam
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