Keyword
ray
Info
FrequencyTop 100-200
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 (662 in total)
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence; power
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.
It shines on the beautiful sea.
The light shines in the darkness.
Water glitters in the sunlight.
That sight was seen, and I felt fear.
The moonlight shone brightly.
I was very surprised that the door was open.
I was more than surprised at the terrible sight.
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.
It is quite a sorry sight.
He was very excited by the scene.
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.
The sun gives us light and heat.
The moon does not shine as brightly as the sun.
I couldn't help laughing at the sight.
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.
They could not help being touched by the sight.
This is the most beautiful sight that I have ever seen.
He calculated the speed of light.
Light has come into the world.
We saw a joyful sight.
The sun gives light by day, and the moon by night.
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.
Black cloth absorbs light.
Black absorbs light.
Light flows in through a gap in the curtain.
Sunlight makes my room warm.
The moonlight reflected on the lake.
Water reflects light.
A mirror reflects light.
Light is as necessary as fresh air is for health.
That light is green.
The light from the moon is weak.
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.
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.
I am honored to be awarded this prize.
Fog was a familiar sight in London.
What place did you see?
Tourism generated many new jobs.
All that glitters is not gold.
He was excited to see the beautiful scenery.
Tourism is important to the economy of my country.
This lamp sends out a powerful beam.
We found a beam of light in the night sky.
The pilot described the scene in detail.
She screamed at the flash of lightning.
The dog hid under the bed whenever lightning flashed.
She shut her eyes because the light was so strong.
We went sightseeing in Hokkaido.
The sunlight gradually decreased.
English is useful in diplomacy and tourism.
How long are you going to cling to past glory?
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.
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.
That blue-white shining star is Sirius.
Something is flashing up ahead.
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.
Never have I seen such a peaceful sight.
Never in my life have I seen such a peaceful sight.
The diamond shone brightly.
I like glossy paper.
The island showed black in the moonlight.
Sunshine is beneficial to plants.
Do you have a sightseeing brochure for this town?
The icy road sparkled in the sunlight.
The number of tourists has increased greatly in recent years.
She turned off the lights so she could enjoy the moonlight.
Moths are attracted by light.
This summer I went to Nikko, and stayed overnight.
He went to Hawaii to do some sightseeing.
I must replace that fluorescent lamp.
Have the tourists all gone on board?
They say that every year the number of tourists is greatest in October.
The beach was crowded with tourists.
The sight arrested my attention.
Do you have any sightseeing tours of this town?
Visitors to that town increase in number year by year.
The scene was burned into my memory.
The town is always crawling with tourists.
The sun sends out an incredible amount of heat and light.
Violet light has a shorter wavelength than red light.
I had never seen a more beautiful sight.
I'm allergic to sunlight.
Sunlight pours into the room through the window.
It was a moving sight.
The tourist tried to order a salami pizza using gestures.
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?
The problem is that solar energy just costs too much.
They sailed for months in hope of "gold and glory".
Canada is a great place for sightseeing.
His acts of courage brought him glory.
Are there many tourists in Armenia?
The flash of lightning precedes the sound of thunder.
I saw flashes of lightning in the distance.
The pitiful sight moved us to tears.
This ring lost its luster.
The star which shines up there is Jupiter.
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.
Infrared and ultra-violet rays are types of light invisible to the human eye.
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.
Sunlight is no less necessary to good health than fresh air.
Another lot of tourists arrived.
This is a popular tourist spot.
This bridge is a famous tourist attraction.
She was sunbathing at that time.
Avoid direct sunlight and store at room temperature.
A red light is often used as a danger signal.
In addition to water, sunshine is absolutely necessary for plant life.
The light travels at about 186,000 miles a second.
A prism decomposes light.
She turned pale at the sight.
Naples gathers many tourists.
Can I switch over from a sightseeing visa to a business one?
Cats' eyes are very sensitive to light.
Switzerland is famous for its scenic beauty.
His study of optics led him to the invention of the magnifying glass.