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明
This is the kanji for light as well as many of the things light can
do. It's formed from radicals
日 and
月
meaning the sun and the moon respectively.
on readings:
kun readings:
examples:
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明らか
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akiraka |
clear |
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不明
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fumei |
unclear |
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薄明
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hakumei |
twilight |
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機械文明
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kikai bunmei |
technological civilization |
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究明
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kyūmei |
study, investigation, inquiry |
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明暗
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meian |
light and darkness |
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明治時代
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Meiji jidai |
Meiji era, the reign of japanese emperor Meiji
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明亮
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meiryō |
clarity |
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明察
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meisatsu |
discernment, keen insight |
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明星
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myōjō |
Venus |
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清明
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Seimei |
April 5 - 19 |
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鮮明
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senmei |
clear, distinct |
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説明
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setsumei |
explanation |
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証明
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shōmei |
proof, testimony, corroboration |
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田中明様
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Tanaka Akira sama |
Mr. Akira Tanaka |
links:
Japanese calander
Wiktionary
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