光
Hikari refers to light in a general sense, describing the visible energy that comes from sources like the sun, stars, or lamps. It is used both for physical illumination and metaphorically to represent hope or brilliance.
Exemplos
3 de 5窓から太陽の光が入ってきます。
Sunlight is coming in through the window.
光の速度は秒速約30万キロメートルです。
The speed of light is approximately 300,000 kilometers per second.
このライトの光、ちょっと強すぎない?
Isn't the light from this lamp a bit too strong?
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Look at the kanji 光: the top part looks like sparks or rays, and the bottom part looks like a person standing. Imagine a person radiating light!
Quiz rápido
暗い部屋に、外から___が差し込んでいる。
Correto!
A resposta correta é: 光
Exemplos
窓から太陽の光が入ってきます。
everydaySunlight is coming in through the window.
光の速度は秒速約30万キロメートルです。
formalThe speed of light is approximately 300,000 kilometers per second.
このライトの光、ちょっと強すぎない?
informalIsn't the light from this lamp a bit too strong?
植物は光合成のために光を必要とします。
academicPlants require light for photosynthesis.
景気回復の光が見えてきました。
businessWe can see a glimmer of hope for economic recovery.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
光栄です
It is an honor (literally: to receive light/glory)
観光
sightseeing (literally: seeing the light/glory of a place)
一筋の光
a single ray of light/hope
Frequentemente confundido com
Akari usually refers to the illumination provided by a specific source like a lamp or candle, while Hikari is the physical phenomenon of light itself.
Notas de uso
Hikari is used for natural light (sun, stars) and artificial light. It is also common in literature and songs to represent positive emotions or the future.
Erros comuns
Beginners often confuse the noun 'hikari' with the verb 'hikaru' (to shine). Remember that 'hikari' cannot be used directly as an action without a verb like 'ga aru' or 'wo hanatsu'.
Dica de memorização
Look at the kanji 光: the top part looks like sparks or rays, and the bottom part looks like a person standing. Imagine a person radiating light!
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old Japanese word 'pikari', representing the brilliance of fire or celestial bodies.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
Hikari is a very popular name for girls in Japan and is also the name of one of the fastest services on the Tokaido Shinkansen (bullet train) line.
Quiz rápido
暗い部屋に、外から___が差し込んでいる。
Correto!
A resposta correta é: 光
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