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What is the Kanji for 'Shine' and 'Illuminate'? | 照

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Shine' and 'Illuminate', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Shine' and 'Illuminate' is 照.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shine, Illuminate

    Reading

    kunyomi

    te

    onyomiしょう

    shou

    Parts

    Fire Shining

    Example Word

    対照: contrast. The Japanese noun '対照 (たいしょう)' means 'contrast'. It refers to the state of being strikingly different from something else, typically in a way that highlights their differences. This word is often used in contexts where two or more things are compared to emphasize their dissimilarities. For example: the contrast between light and dark「光と闇の対照」(ひかりとやみのたいしょう). The contrast between the two cultures is striking「二つの文化の対照は際立っている」(ふたつのぶんかのたいしょうはきわだっている). It can also be used in more abstract contexts, such as contrasting ideas or theories.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    703

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fire

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shining

Words Using

This kanji is used in 3 words:

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These 20 kanji contain the part 火 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

    Vexed, Anxiety

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 照 mean?

照 means 'Shine' and 'Illuminate'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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