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光
光 (readings: こう, ひか, ひ; Japanese kanji) means “light”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 光線 (ray of light).
What does 光 mean?
| Kanji | 光 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | light |
| Readings | こう, ひか, ひ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 光
光 is read こう or ひか or ひ depending on the word.
Example words with 光
| Example | 光線 (ray of light) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14