Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 光背(こうはい) in Japanese

光背
Kana Reading
こうはい
Romaji
kōhai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    halo


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

9 strokes

stature, height, back, behind, disobey, defy, go back on, rebel

On'Yomi: ハイ

Kun'Yomi: せ, せい, そむ.く, そむ.ける

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JLPT 4

6 strokes

ray, light

On'Yomi: コウ

Kun'Yomi: ひか.る, ひかり

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