Illustration: In the entryway of a quiet Japanese house, afternoon sunlight enters through a narrow gap in the sliding door. A distinct beam crosses the dim interior, revealing tiny dust particles and ending in a bright patch on the wooden floor.

JLPT N4nounLevel estimated by Bebop

光ひかり

hikari

light

Example sentences

太陽たいようは光ひかりと熱ねつを出だす。
The sun gives light and heat.
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水みずは光ひかりを反射はんしゃする。
Water reflects light.
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月つきの光ひかりが弱よわい。
The light from the moon is weak.
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Kanji in 光

光ray; lightOnコウKunひかる・ひかり

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