光る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 光る
1
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
Examples
上部前方で何かが光っている。
Something is flashing up ahead.
Kanji in this Word
光
6 strokes
Frequency: 527
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
ray
light
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひか.る
ひかり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あき
あきら
こお
てる
ひこ
み
みつ
📝
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