357
輝
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.