JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
光 — ray
- Reading
- コウ・ひか.る・ひかり
- Meaning
- ray; light
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
光 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is コウ・ひか.る・ひかり and it means ray; light. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
光 appears in everyday japanese words such as 光 (light), 光沢 (brilliance) and 稲光 (lightning).
Japanese words containing 光
Frequently asked questions
What does 光 mean in Japanese?
光 means ray; light in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 光 read?
光 is read コウ・ひか.る・ひかり. Reading it inside real words — 光 and 光沢 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 光 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 光 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 光 in a word?
A common word containing 光 is 光 (ひかり) — "light". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 光 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 光 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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