光こう輝き

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Common wordFreq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

Refers to a brilliant, shining light or glory, often with a poetic or formal tone. Used for literal light, as well as metaphorical brilliance of achievements or character.

太たい陽ようの光こう輝きが部屋へや中じゅうに満みちていた。
The brightness of the sun filled the room.
彼かれの功こう績せきは永えい遠えんの光こう輝きを放はなつだろう。
His achievements will shine with eternal splendor.

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Usage patterns

〈物もの〉が光こう輝きを放はなつfor something to emit a brilliant radiance
宝ほう石せきが光こう輝きを放はなっていた。
The jewel gave off a brilliant radiance.
光こう輝きに満みちるto be filled with splendor or glory
彼かれの生しょう涯がいは光こう輝きに満みちていた。
His life was filled with splendor.

Kanji

光ray, light
輝radiance, shine, sparkle

Related words

輝かがやき
輝き is the everyday word for brightness or radiance, while 光輝 is a more formal, literary term used for both literal light and metaphorical glory.
光こう彩さい
光彩 emphasizes colorful, dazzling light or luster, whereas 光輝 emphasizes pure, glorious brightness.
栄えい光こうN1
栄光 refers specifically to glory or honor earned through achievement, while 光輝 can describe either literal shining light or a more general sense of splendor.

Don't confuse with

好こう機き
好機 (a good opportunity) and 光輝 (brightness, splendor) are pronounced identically as こうき but have completely unrelated meanings.

Etymology

Compound of 光 (light) and 輝 (radiance), both kanji carrying meanings of brightness and shining. The reading こうき is the on'yomi for both characters.