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Shine, Radiance

かがや.く, かがや.き

JLPT N2

Interesting Fact

The kanji 輝 is commonly found in names because it symbolizes brilliance, hope, and success. It also appears in phrases describing shining stars or bright futures.

Memory Trick

Imagine the sun shining so brightly that everything sparkles. That dazzling light helps you remember 輝 means 'to shine.'

Readings

Onyomi: キ (ki)

Kunyomi: かがや.く, かがや.き

Example Words

輝く
かがやく (kagayaku)
To shine
輝き
かがやき (kagayaki)
Radiance
光輝
こうき (kouki)
Brilliance
栄光に輝く
えいこう に かがやく (eikou ni kagayaku)
To shine with glory

Example Sentence

星 が 夜空 に 輝いています。

ほし が よぞら に かがやいています。

hoshi ga yozora ni kagayaiteimasu

The stars are shining in the night sky.

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