光
ひか.る
hikaru
JLPT N36 strokesKanjiLevel 26 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
光 is the kanji for "Ray / Light". A common reading is ひか.る (hikaru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Ray / Light
Also : Ray · Light
Readings
kunひか.る/ hikarukunひかり/ hikarionこう/ kou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 光 represents 'RAY'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of ray.
Reading ·
On-reading: こう — sounds like 'ko' in 'coat'. Kun-reading: ひか.る.
Example Sentences
太陽の光が気持ちいいです。
たいようのひかりがきもちいいです。
The sunlight feels good.
観光地を案内してもらいました。
かんこうちをあんないしてもらいました。
I was guided around tourist spots.
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