Keyword
ray
Info
FrequencyTop 200-300
Type
Kyōiku (2nd grade) 
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KankenLevel 9
Heisig125
Readings
こう
(42%)
ひか
(11%)
Composed of
rays of light
high and steep
Mnemonic

Over the high and steep mountain you can see rays of light shining... no, wait, that's no ordinary light, that's a death ray from space! A space laser!

Used in kanji (7 in total)
shine
indistinct
glistening
bladder
Used in vocabulary (535 in total)
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
scene; spectacle; sight; view
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
Examples (200 in total)
You are the light of the world.
I can see the light.
Darkness is the absence of light.
You should see the sight.
He was amazed at the sight.
He did nothing but stand watching the scene.
She did nothing but cry at the sight.
She was surprised at the sight.
We were surprised at the sight.
That sight was seen, and I felt fear.
It shines on the beautiful sea.
The light shines in the darkness.
Water glitters in the sunlight.
The moonlight shone brightly.
I was very surprised that the door was open.
I was more than surprised at the terrible sight.
I couldn't help laughing at the sight.
It is quite a sorry sight.
He was very excited by the scene.
How do you know that light travels faster than sound?
Light travels much faster than sound.
Light travels faster than sound.
The speed of light is much greater than that of sound.
The stars are shining in the sky.
The moon doesn't shine on its own.
It was the most beautiful sight that he had ever seen in his life.
If you put in the effort, you will certainly see the light.
It was a beautiful sight.
The sun gives light and heat.
The sun gives us heat and light every day.
The sun gives us heat and light.
The sun gives us light and heat.
The moon does not shine as brightly as the sun.
Insects are attracted to light.
We saw terrible scenes on TV.
Light and sound travel in waves.
The room was illuminated with red lights.
The sun illuminates everything with its light.
Every woman was shocked at the sight.
This is the most beautiful sight that I have ever seen.
Light has come into the world.
They could not help being touched by the sight.
He calculated the speed of light.
The sun gives light by day, and the moon by night.
We saw a joyful sight.
The lake was gleaming in the bright sunshine.
Light is no less necessary to plants than water.
I saw his face in the dim light.
He described the scene in detail.
She described the scene in detail.
All plants need water and light.
My eyes are very sensitive to light.
The eye is sensitive to light.
Sunlight makes my room warm.
Black cloth absorbs light.
Black absorbs light.
Light flows in through a gap in the curtain.
Light is as necessary as fresh air is for health.
The light from the moon is weak.
That light is green.
The moonlight reflected on the lake.
Water reflects light.
A mirror reflects light.
My father polished his car till it shone.
It was a great privilege working with you.
It is a privilege to meet you.
It's an honor to meet you.
It's a privilege to meet you.
I'm honored to be here.
I am honored that you should ask me to speak.
A red light was glowing in the dark.
She was very surprised at the sight.
The research cast new light on the issue.
Her letter cast a new light on the matter.
The moon cast a gentle light.
The stars twinkling in the night sky looked like jewels.
I am honored to be awarded this prize.
Fog was a familiar sight in London.
The sun is the eternal source of light, heat, and life.
The sun sends out light.
It's a great honor to be able to meet you.
All that glitters is not gold.
What place did you see?
Tourism generated many new jobs.
Tourism is important to the economy of my country.
He was excited to see the beautiful scenery.
The pilot described the scene in detail.
This lamp sends out a powerful beam.
We found a beam of light in the night sky.
We went sightseeing in Hokkaido.
She shut her eyes because the light was so strong.
She screamed at the flash of lightning.
The dog hid under the bed whenever lightning flashed.
The sunlight gradually decreased.
English is useful in diplomacy and tourism.
How long are you going to cling to past glory?
This room doesn't get much sunlight.
Open the curtains and let the sunshine in.
Sunglasses protect our eyes from the sun.
They exposed the books to the sun.
She was wearing sunglasses to protect her eyes from the sunlight.
Sunlight and water are agents that make plants grow.
The sunbeam acts upon the skin.
Have you ever been to Nikko?
We visited Nikko the next day.
I took a trip to Nikko last week.
He was brilliant in the morning sun.
Smiling cheerfully, the two began to walk off into their brilliant future.
The sky was ablaze with fireworks.
The snow was brilliant in the morning sun.
That blue-white shining star is Sirius.
Never have I seen such a peaceful sight.
Never in my life have I seen such a peaceful sight.
Wow, it's swarming with tourists!
Foreign tourists in this country are numerous.
We often come across Japanese tourists in this area.
The people in this town, generally speaking, are kind to visitors.
Kyoto is visited by many tourists.
Kyoto gets lots of visitors from all over the world.
Kyoto gets thousands of visitors from all over the world each year.
The town was deluged with tourists in summer.
A number of tourists were injured in the accident.
Many tourists visit Japan.
Many sightseers visit Kyoto every year.
Many tourists visit Kyoto in the spring.
A very large number of tourists visit Kyoto in the spring.
Many tourists come to this island every year.
There are many foreign tourists in Asakusa.
There are many tourists in town.
I'm a tourist, too.
There are too many tourists.
Tourists have increased in number.
The tourists were fascinated with the exquisite scenery.
Something is flashing up ahead.
The diamond shone brightly.
I like glossy paper.
The island showed black in the moonlight.
The number of tourists has increased greatly in recent years.
Sunshine is beneficial to plants.
The icy road sparkled in the sunlight.
Do you have a sightseeing brochure for this town?
She turned off the lights so she could enjoy the moonlight.
Moths are attracted by light.
He went to Hawaii to do some sightseeing.
This summer I went to Nikko, and stayed overnight.
They say that every year the number of tourists is greatest in October.
I must replace that fluorescent lamp.
Have the tourists all gone on board?
The beach was crowded with tourists.
Do you have any sightseeing tours of this town?
The sight arrested my attention.
Visitors to that town increase in number year by year.
The sun sends out an incredible amount of heat and light.
I had never seen a more beautiful sight.
The scene was burned into my memory.
The town is always crawling with tourists.
Violet light has a shorter wavelength than red light.
I'm allergic to sunlight.
It was a moving sight.
The tourist tried to order a salami pizza using gestures.
Sunlight pours into the room through the window.
Canada is a great place for sightseeing.
The scene was clearly printed in my memory.
He was dazzled by the bright light.
By the way, did you have any spare time to go sightseeing while you were there?
They sailed for months in hope of "gold and glory".
The problem is that solar energy just costs too much.
This ring lost its luster.
His acts of courage brought him glory.
Are there many tourists in Armenia?
The pitiful sight moved us to tears.
The flash of lightning precedes the sound of thunder.
I saw flashes of lightning in the distance.
The star which shines up there is Jupiter.
Infrared and ultra-violet rays are types of light invisible to the human eye.
What are the main sights around here?
The purpose of our trip is to visit friends and see some tourist spots.
In Venice, there are always lots of tourists.
The velocity of light is about 186,000 miles per second.
Light travels at a velocity of 186,000 miles per second.
Those jets were faster than lightning.
Don't expose the plant to direct sunlight.
You should protect your eyes from direct sunlight.
Store in a cool place, away from direct sunlight.
Paintings should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
Another lot of tourists arrived.
This is a popular tourist spot.
This bridge is a famous tourist attraction.
She was sunbathing at that time.
Sunlight is no less necessary to good health than fresh air.
Avoid direct sunlight and store at room temperature.
A red light is often used as a danger signal.
The light travels at about 186,000 miles a second.
In addition to water, sunshine is absolutely necessary for plant life.
A prism decomposes light.
Naples gathers many tourists.
She turned pale at the sight.
Can I switch over from a sightseeing visa to a business one?
Switzerland is famous for its scenic beauty.
Cats' eyes are very sensitive to light.