～光
～こう
kou
JLPT N1VocabularyLevel 76 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
～光 (～こう (kou)) means "light". It is read ～こう (kou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
light
Also : ray · beam
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Example Sentences
月光が静かに水面を照らした。
げっこうがしずかにすいめんをてらした。
Moonlight quietly illuminated the surface of the water.
星光の下で誓いを立てた。
せいこうのしたでちかいをたてた。
A vow was made beneath the starlight.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated May 19, 2026
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