JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
輝 — radiance
- Reading
- キ・かがや.く
- Meaning
- radiance; shine; sparkle; gleam; twinkle
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
輝 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キ・かがや.く and it means radiance; shine; sparkle; gleam; twinkle. 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.
輝 appears in everyday japanese words such as 輝く (to shine).
Japanese words containing 輝
Frequently asked questions
What does 輝 mean in Japanese?
輝 means radiance; shine; sparkle; gleam; twinkle in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 輝 read?
輝 is read キ・かがや.く. Reading it inside real words — 輝く — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 輝 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 輝 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 輝 in a word?
A common word containing 輝 is 輝く (かがやく) — "to shine". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 輝 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 輝 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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