ε
Light
γ²γγ (hikari), γ²γ(γ) (hikaru)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
One of Japan's most famous high-speed trains is the Hikari Shinkansen. Its name means 'light,' symbolizing speed and brightness.
Memory Trick
Imagine a bright beam of sunlight breaking through dark clouds. That shining ray helps you remember ε means 'light.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ³γ¦ (kou)
Kunyomi: γ²γγ (hikari), γ²γ(γ) (hikaru)
Example Words
ε
γ²γγ (hikari)
Light
ζ₯ε
γ«γ£γγ (nikkou)
Sunlight
観ε
γγγγ (kankou)
Sightseeing
ε
γ
γ²γγ (hikaru)
To shine
Example Sentence
ηͺγγ ε γ ε ₯γ£γ¦γγΎγγ
γΎγ©γγ γ²γγγ γ―γγ£γ¦γγΎγγ
mado kara hikari ga haitteimasu
Light is coming through the window.