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輝

Shine, Radiance

γ‹γŒγ‚„ (く), γ‹γŒγ‚„ (き)

JLPT N2

Interesting Fact

The kanji 輝 is commonly found in names because it symbolizes brilliance, hope, and success. It also appears in phrases describing shining stars or bright futures.

Memory Trick

Imagine the sun shining so brightly that everything sparkles. That dazzling light helps you remember 輝 means 'to shine.'

Readings

Onyomi: γ‚­ (ki)

Kunyomi: γ‹γŒγ‚„ (く), γ‹γŒγ‚„ (き)

Example Words

輝く
γ‹γŒγ‚„γ (kagayaku)
To shine
輝き
γ‹γŒγ‚„γ (kagayaki)
Radiance
光輝
こうき (kouki)
Brilliance
栄光に輝く
γˆγ„γ“γ† に γ‹γŒγ‚„γ (eikou ni kagayaku)
To shine with glory

Example Sentence

星 が 倜空 に 輝いています。

ほし が γ‚ˆγžγ‚‰ に γ‹γŒγ‚„γ„γ¦γ„γΎγ™γ€‚

hoshi ga yozora ni kagayaiteimasu

The stars are shining in the night sky.

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