光を放つ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 光を放つ
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.
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
放
8 strokes
Frequency: 288
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
set free
release
fire
shoot
emit
banish
liberate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はな.す
-っぱな.し
はな.つ
はな.れる
こ.く
ほう.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
はなれ
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