煌こう々こう

こ

う

こ

う

JLPTN1Freq.FrequencyTop 100,000

Meanings

1

taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle

brilliantly; brightly; dazzlingly

Describes a strong, radiant light shining vividly. Often used in literary or formal descriptions. Functions as a taru-adjective or adverb with と.

満まん月げつが煌こう々こうと輝かがやいていた。
The full moon was shining brilliantly.
街がい

灯とう

が

煌こう

々こう

と

道みち

を

照て

らし

て

いる

。

The streetlights are brightly illuminating the road.

Written forms

煌こう々こうUsage74%
Most common kanji spelling for the reduplicated form.
こうこうUsage23%
晃こう々こうUsage2%
Rare variant using 晃; may be encountered in literary contexts.
煌こう煌こうUsage1%
Non-repetition kanji variant; less common than 煌々.
晃こう晃こう
Rare non-repetition variant of 晃々.

Kanji

煌glitter, gleam, twinkle
晃clear

Similar words

輝かがやく
輝く is a general verb for shining or glittering, while 煌々 is a more specific, literary adverb/adjective emphasizing intense, dazzling brightness.
きらきら
きらきら is a common mimetic word for sparkling or twinkling, often used in casual contexts, whereas 煌々 is more formal and describes a steady, powerful radiance.

Etymology

Reduplication of the kanji 煌 (こう), meaning 'bright' or 'brilliant', forming an adverb/adjective emphasizing intense light. The reading こう is the on'yomi.