Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Light, shine, brightness

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Kanji Story

Imagine a bright light shining from the sky, illuminating everything below. This represents the symbol for '光', signifying light and brightness.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '光' is commonly encountered in the JLPT N3 level. It is essential to learn its readings and meanings to understand vocabulary and reading passages in the exam.

Example Sentences

• 太陽の光はとても明るいです。

  The sunlight is very bright.

  たいようのひかりはとてもあかるいです。

  taiyou no hikari wa totemo akarui desu.

  Pronunciation

• この部屋は光が入るので明るいです。

  This room is bright because it gets a lot of light.

  このへやはひかりがはいるのであかるいです。

  kono heya wa hikari ga hairu node akarui desu.

  Pronunciation

• 月光を浴びて散歩するのは気持ちがいいです。

  It feels good to take a walk while basking in the moonlight.

  げっこうをあびてさんぽするのはきもちがいいです。

  gekkou o abite sanpo suru no wa kimochi ga ii desu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '光' is important to know for the N3 level as it appears in various vocabulary and reading comprehension questions.
• Pay attention to the pronunciation and meaning of compounds using '光'. For example, '日光' (nikkou) means 'sunlight', and '電光' (denkou) means 'electric light'.
• Writing practice can help reinforce the stroke order and improve recognition of '光' in the JLPT exam.

Usage in Japanese Names

• Names like '光子' (Hikari) or '光太郎' (Koutarou) use the kanji '光'. It is often chosen to represent brightness, hope, or a shining personality.