Quick answer
照 is the kanji for "Shine / Compare / Bashful". A common reading is て.る (teru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Shine / Compare / Bashful
Also : Shine · Compare · Bashful · Illuminate
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 照 represents 'ILLUMINATE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of illuminate.
On-reading: しょう — sounds like 'sho' in 'show'. Kun-reading: て.る.
Example Sentences
この照明は光が柔らかくて、目に優しいです。
このしょうめいはひかりがやわらかくて、めにやさしいです。
This lighting has soft light that is gentle on the eyes.
参照先を明記することで、信頼性が増します。
さんしょうさきをめいきすることで、しんらいせいがまします。
By clearly noting the reference source, credibility increases.
Vocabulary using 照
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