蛍
蛍·firefly
- On-yomi
- ケイ
- Kun-yomi
- ほたる
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Stroke order
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Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 蛍 | ほたる | firefly |
| 蛍光灯 | けいこうとう | fluorescent lamp |
| 蛍光色 | けいこうしょく | fluorescent color |
| 蛍狩り | ほたるがり | firefly viewing |
Example sentences
川の近くで蛍が光っていた。
かわのちかくでほたるがひかっていた。
Fireflies were glowing near the river.
蛍光灯が切れたので交換した。
けいこうとうがきれたのでこうかんした。
The fluorescent light burned out, so I replaced it.
六月には毎年、蛍狩りに出かける。
ろくがつにはまいとし、ほたるがりにでかける。
Every June we go out to watch the fireflies.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 蛍光灯 as ほたるこうとう — compounds take ケイ
- 蛍 alone is always ほたる
Memory aid
Picture it
An insect 虫 wearing a small crown of sparks on its head — the bug that carries its own lamp.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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