こう
光
みょう
明

noun

  1. bright light.
  2. hope, bright future.
  3. Buddhist term.light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
こう
光
みょう
明
 光明 こうみょう ✔
こう
光
めい
明
 光明 こうめい

Contained Kanji Breakdown

ray, light
ひかり　コウ　ひか.る (2nd, N3)
high & level, lofty, bald
コツ (Kentei 1)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ　いっ　ひと- (1st, N5)
legs radical (no. 10)
ジン　ニン　がい (Kentei 1)
bright, light
メイ　あ.かり　あきら (2nd, N4)
day, sun, Japan
ひ　ニチ　にっ (1st, N5)
month, moon
つき　ゲツ　ガツ (1st, N5)