昱
bright light, sunlight, dazzling
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Readings
On'yomi
- イク
Kun'yomi
- あき.らか
Meaning
昱 centers on intense, radiant light: bright sunlight that dazzles or illuminates clearly.
Study
Etymology
昱 combines 日 (sun) above 立 (stand), suggesting the sun standing high and shining brightly. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the component arrangement visually conveys radiant sunlight.
Meaning mnemonic
The sun 日 stands 立 tall in the sky, pouring down dazzling bright light.
Reading mnemonic
For イク, imagine the sun standing so bright that it makes you say 'eek!' (イク) and shield your eyes from the dazzling light.