JLPT N2

illuminate; shine; compare

Item 377 of 481 | 13 strokes | Radical: 日 (sun), 灬 (fire dots), 昭 (bright)

Readings

On'yomiショウ
Kun'yomiて.る, て.らす

Mnemonic

Sun (日) and fire (灬) together — ILLUMINATING everything.

Example Words

照明 (しょうめい) lighting
対照 (たいしょう) contrast