Japanese

ひかりをはなつ
Meaning: to emit light; to shine; to stand out
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 光を放つ 光を放たない
Polite 光を放ちます 光を放ちません
Past 光を放った 光を放たなかった
Polite + Past 光を放ちました 光を放ちませんでした
Te-form 光を放って 光を放たなくて
Potential 光を放てる 光を放てない
Passive 光を放たれる 光を放たれない
Causative 光を放たせる 光を放たせない
Causative + Passive 光を放たされる 光を放たされない
Imperative 光を放て 光を放つな

Handwriting

光
を
放
つ

Example

The diamond is emitting a dazzling light.

Usage Notes

Literal meaning is to radiate light. Figuratively, it describes a person or achievement that stands out brilliantly due to excellence.

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