N4
明 meaning and readings
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Kanji
明
N4
- Meaning
- bright
- Onyomi
- メイ、ミョウ
- Kunyomi
- あ(かり)、あか(るい)、あか(るむ)、あか(らむ)、あき(らか)、あ(ける)、あ(く)、あ(くる)、あ(かす)
- Formula
- 明 = 日 + 月。
Story
明 is analyzed as a combination of 日 (do it), 月 (moon) and denotes bright.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N4.
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