光 — Light
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The light (光) from the sun (日) is sunlight.
Light (光) expressed as a noun.
To emit light (光) is to shine.
Frequently Asked Questions About 光 (Light)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 光 (Light)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 光 ("Light", read as こう) is: The boy, he carries (ひか or ひかり) a coat (こう) for the morning sun, so the light stays on. Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 光 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 光 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 光 means "Light". Its primary reading is こう (On'yomi: こう; Kun'yomi: ひかり, ひか). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 光?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 光 include: 日光 (にっこう - sunlight), 光 (ひかり - light), 光る (ひかる - to shine, to glitter, to be bright).
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