N4
光 meaning and readings
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Kanji
光
N4
- Meaning
- light
- Onyomi
- コウ
- Kunyomi
- ひか(る)、ひかり
- Formula
- 光 = 火 + 儿。
Story
光 is analyzed as a combination of 火 (fire), 儿 (person) and denotes light.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N4.
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