光 kanji: meaning “ray”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N36 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- ray
- On'yomi
- コウ
- Kun'yomi
- ひか・る、ひかり
Picture story to remember 光
A small sun sits on two tiny legs (儿) and dances, sending out a ray of light.
How to write 光: stroke order
光 is written with 6 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 光
- 光景こうけいscene
- 光るひかるto shine
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