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[ひかり()]
hikari
noun

English Meaning(s) for 光

noun
  1. light
  2. illumination; ray; beam; gleam; glow
  3. happiness; hope
  4. influence; power
  5. vision; eyesight

Definition and Synonyms for 光

Source Of Illumination any device serving as a source of visible electromagnetic radiation
Synonyms: , 明かり
Light merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
Synonyms: きらめき, きらめく, , 生気, 輝き, 輝く
Light a visual warning signal
Synonyms: ランプ, ランプ, ランプ, , 明る, 明かり, 洋灯, , , , , 灯る, 点火, , 電気
Visible Radiation electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
Synonyms: , 光線, 可視光線

Meanings for each kanji in 光

» ray; light

Categories 光 is a member of

Device an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
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Verve an energetic style
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Aspect the feelings expressed on a person's face
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Actinic Radiation electromagnetic radiation that can produce photochemical reactions
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Visual Signal a signal that involves visual communication
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Sample Sentences for 光

A beam of white light is split by a prism into rays of various colors.
The Doppler effect is also observed with light and with radiant energy in general.
The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world.
Too much light hurts the eye.
He himself was not the light.

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