Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 燦

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Basic Meaning

The kanji generally conveys the idea of brilliance, brightness, or shining. It often describes something that is dazzling, sparkling, or flourishing. It can also imply something that is glorious or magnificent. It suggests a strong, positive light or glow.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): サン ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): かがや(く) - to shine, to sparkle

Usage Examples

⚫︎燦然 Translation: Brilliant; dazzling. ⚫︎燦々 Translation: Sparkling; brightly; resplendently. ⚫︎桜花爛漫桜花爛漫(おうからんまん) Translation: Cherry blossoms in full bloom; a scene of full and brilliant cherry blossoms.

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Origin and Formation

The kanji is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字). The left side is the radical (fire), representing light or heat, and the right side is , which provides the sound and further contributes to the meaning of shining or brightness. Together, these components create a kanji that embodies a strong and radiant light.

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