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What does the kanji 輝 mean?

輝 means radiant, shining. On'yomi キ. Kun'yomi かがや.く.

Quick facts
On'yomiキ
Kun'yomiかがや.く
Strokes15
Main radical車
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi キKun'yomi かがや.く
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework15 strokes

radiant, shining

Memory hook

Light above the person (儿) blazing round the cart (車) — RADIANCE, SHINE.

Main radical

車vehicle 7 strokes

Built from

Stroke order · 15 strokes

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Common words

  • 輝くかがやくto shine, sparkle

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.