Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 光明(こうみょう) in Japanese

光明
Kana Reading
こうみょう, こうめい
Romaji
kōmyō, kōmei
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    bright light
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    hope; bright future
  • Parts of speech
    Buddhist term
    Meaning
    light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion


Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

6 strokes

ray, light

On'Yomi: コウ

Kun'Yomi: ひか.る, ひかり

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JLPT 4

8 strokes

bright, light

On'Yomi: メイ, ミョウ, ミン

Kun'Yomi: あ.かり, あか.るい, あか.るむ, あか.らむ, あき.らか, あ.ける, -あ.け, あ.く, あ.くる, あ.かす

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