Light is streaming in through the window.
光
ray, light
Kanji
Grade
Grade 2
Strokes
6 strokes
Radical
儿部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
コウ
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
ひかる, ひかり
Nanori (Name Reading)
あき, あきら, あり, かぬ, かね, さかえ, てる, ひかり, ひかる, ひこ, ひろ, ひろし, みつ, みつる
Common Readings
コウ, ひかり, ひか…る
Example sentences
The chemical reaction produced a bright light.
The sunrise viewed from the summit was a breathtaking sight.
He stood there dumbfounded before that unbelievable sight.
Stars are shining brightly in the night sky.
I picked up a sparkling stone on the side of the road.
It is an honor to meet you.
It is an honor to be able to meet you, teacher.
A dazzling flash of light streaked across the night sky.
The diamond is emitting a dazzling light.
Example Vocabulary
光
light
光景
scene; sight; spectacle; view
光る
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
光栄
honor; glory; privilege
閃光
flash (of light); glint; sparkle
光を放つ
to emit light; to shine; to stand out
観光
sightseeing; tourism
眼光
glare; light in one's eyes; insight
陽光
sunlight; sunshine
月光
moonlight
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