Kanji 照 illuminate, shine, compare Related words 日ひ 照で り 日照り means drought or long spell of dry weather, whereas 照り simply refers to sunshine or luster.
照て る 照る is the verb meaning 'to shine', while 照り is the noun form.
Word family· 16 dry weather; drought
glow; flush; warmth · burning sensation; hot flash
beat down; blaze down; shine intensely
reflected light; reflected heat; glare
reflect light; throw back light
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sultry weather; hot and muggy with light overcast
sunshower
shine on each other; shed light on each other
shine over; shine across
teriyaki
shine brilliantly; glitter; sparkle
shine into; shine upon
become bright with sunlight after a shower
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Written forms 照て り Usage 75%
Standard kanji spelling. The kanji 照 suggests light or shine.
テリ Usage 25%
Etymology Noun form of the verb 照る (to shine). The kanji 照 is used for its meaning of illumination.
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