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光る

ひかる

to shine, to emit light

Mnemonic

Light coming off the top of it in a way you cannot look away from. The waves were at it all afternoon, and Hilary ひかる still has not drawn those curtains: ひかる.

Worth knowing

光 ひかり is the noun, the light itself. 光る is the verb.

Built from

light, shine
A figure on 儿 legs with brightness coming off the top.

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