Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

illuminate, shine, light up

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Kanji Story

Imagine a bright shining light illuminating the surroundings. The light is so intense that it enables a clear view of everything it touches.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '照' is included in the N2 level of the JLPT. It is important to understand its meanings and readings for both kanji recognition and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 太陽が山々を照らす。

  The sun illuminates the mountains.

  たいようがやまやまをてらす。

  taiyou ga yamayama o terasu.

  Pronunciation

• 彼はランプで部屋を照らした。

  He lit up the room with a lamp.

  かれはランプでへやをてらした。

  kare wa ranpu de heya o terashita.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は頭に光を当てて照合した。

  He shone a light on his head for identification.

  かれはあたまにひかりをあててしょうごうした。

  kare wa atama ni hikari o atete shougou shita.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• Pay attention to the different readings of '照' and their respective contexts.
• '照' is commonly used in words related to light, illumination, and shining.
• Understanding the stroke order of '照' can be helpful for reading and writing the kanji accurately.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '照' is not commonly used in personal names, but it can be found in words related to photography and lighting.
• Names like '照子' (Teruko) or '照司' (Teruji) may contain the kanji '照', symbolizing brightness and illumination.