Japanese

ひかり
Meaning: light
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

光

Example sentences

Light is streaming in through the window.
化学反応によって強い光が発生した。
The chemical reaction produced a bright light.
窓から明るい光が差し込んでいる。
Bright light is shining through the window.
月の光が海面を銀色に染めている。
The moonlight is dyeing the sea surface silver.
太陽の光が降り注いでいる。
Sunlight is pouring down.
光が鏡に反射している。
The light is reflecting off the mirror.
夜空に不気味な光を放つ未確認飛行物体が現れた。
Unidentified flying objects emitting an eerie light appeared in the night sky.
この映画は、光と影の使い方が非常に巧みに演出されている。
This movie is staged very skillfully through the use of light and shadow.
太陽の光がまぶしくて、目を細めた。
The sunlight was so dazzling that I squinted.
公園の噴水が太陽の光で輝いている。
The fountain in the park is shining in the sunlight.

Usage Notes

Refers to visible light, rays, or brightness. Can also mean hope or glory metaphorically.

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