光 — light; shine
光 means “light; shine”. It is a JLPT N4 kanji written with 6 strokes. On'yomi: コウ (kou). Kun'yomi: ひかり (hikari), ひか(る) (hikaru). You'll see it in words such as 光 (hikari, “light”).
光
- Meaning
- light; shine
- On'yomi
- コウ (kou)
- Kun'yomi
- ひかり (hikari), ひか(る) (hikaru)
- Strokes
- 6
- Level
- JLPT N4 · set Colours & light
How to remember 光
Sparks (⺍) above a pair of running legs (儿): someone carrying a torch, light.
Parts: ⺍ sparkle · 一 one; floor · 儿 legs
Words with 光
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 光 | ひかり hikari kun | light |
| 光る | ひかる hikaru kun | to shine |
Example sentences
- ほしが光っています。
The stars are shining.