Meaning of 光 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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光JLPT 4
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Kana Readingひかり
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Romajihikari
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- light
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Example Sentences
光, ひかり used in context
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光源、つまり光の向きだな、それと陰影とかにも気をつけて、できるだけ正確に手元にあるクロッキー帳に書き取っていくだけ。
Light source, that is what direction the light is facing, also take care with shadowing. Just copy down into the sketch book you have at hand as accurately as possible.
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Artificial light is produced by means of electricity.
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The comet leaves a trail of light behind it as it moves.
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雷鳴が聞こえるよりも先に稲光が見えるのは、光が音よりも早く伝わるからである。
It is because light travels faster than sound that we see lightning before we hear thunder.
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My eyes are very sensitive to the light.
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Too many trees deprive a house of light.
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