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“light” in Japanese

光ひかり
Illustration of "light" in a Japanese cultural setting
A child switches on a bedside lamp, casting warm yellow light across a storybook. Morning sunbeams filter through window…

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光 refers to any kind of natural or artificial light source, from sunlight to lamplight. It's commonly used in daily conversations about lighting conditions or brightness.

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