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光
hikari
Description
「光」は、目に見える明るいもののことです。
"光" refers to something bright that can be seen by the eye.
太陽や電気から出て、部屋やものを明るくします。
It comes from the sun or electricity and brightens rooms and objects.
Meanings
光hikari
light; brightness
窓から朝の光が入ってきた。
Morning light came in through the window.
光hikari
ray of hope; glimmer
心に希望の光が見えた。
I saw a light of hope in my heart.
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Notes
- Reading
as a verb 光る (hikaru) means "to shine"; the on'yomi is kou, as in 観光 (kankou).
- Nuance
光 is visible light in general; 陽 (hi) specifically evokes sunlight.
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