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Kotomora

亮

clear, help

JLPTN1StatusJinmeiyōFrequencyTop 2,000Strokes9

Readings

On'yomi

  • リョウ

Kun'yomi

  • あきらか

Nanori

  • あき
  • すけ
  • まこと
  • あきら

Meaning

亮 centers on clarity and illumination, both literal and figurative: something clear, bright, or made plain. The sense of help is a natural extension of bringing clarity or light to a situation.

Most common words using 亮

  • 亮月りょうげつ

    bright moonlight

  • 亮然りょうぜん

    clear; obvious

  • 亮直りょうちょく

    rightfulness

Explore all words using 亮 →

Study

Etymology

亮 is thought to combine 亠 (a simplified head or top) with 口 (mouth) and 儿 (legs) under 冖 (cover), possibly depicting a person speaking clearly or standing out. The exact historical development is uncertain.

Meaning mnemonic

Picture a person (儿) standing under a cover (冖) with a clear voice (口) and a bright idea (亠 as a light bulb). Together they make 亮: clear and helpful.

Reading mnemonic

For リョウ, imagine a clear, bright light shining on a row (リョウ) of helpers: row -> リョウ, and the light makes everything clear.