輝く
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 輝く
1
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glitter; to glisten
Examples
空には太陽が輝いています。
The sun is shining in the sky.
2
to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam; to glow
Kanji in this Word
輝
15 strokes
Frequency: 1259
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
radiance
shine
sparkle
gleam
twinkle
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かがや.く
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あき
あきら
さき
てる
ひ
ひかる
耀
20 strokes
Frequency: 2253
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
shine
sparkle
gleam
twinkle
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かがや.く
ひかり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あかる
赫
14 strokes
Meanings
suddenly
brighten
illuminate
light up
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あかい
あか
かがや.く
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