Word details

光を放つ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 光を放つ.

Dictionary

Entry

光を放つひかりをはなつExpressionGodan verbFreq #6578
1

to shed light; to cast light

Examples
彼の顔は情熱の光を放っていた
His face radiated enthusiasm.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

ray, light

6 strokesFrequency 527JLPT N3Grade 2

On

コウ

Kun

ひか.るひかり

Nanori

あきあきらこおてるひこみつ

set free, release, fire, shoot, emit, banish, liberate

8 strokesFrequency 288JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ホウ

Kun

はな.す-っぱな.しはな.つはな.れるこ.くほう.る

Nanori

はなれ

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