N3
照 meaning and readings
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Kanji
照
N3
- Meaning
- (light) to shine, to shine
- Onyomi
- ショウ
- Kunyomi
- て(る)、て(らす)、て(れる)
- Formula
- 照 = 日 + 召 + 灬。
Story
照 is analyzed as a combination of 日 (sun), 召 (call), 灬 (fire) and denotes (light) to shine, to shine.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N3.
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