蛍 — 11 strokes ／ Radical「虫」
道準2High school level ／ 11 strokes ／ Radical「虫」
- On
- ケイ
- Kun
- ほたる
- Meaning
- firefly
Origin
Insect plus a glow of fire: the insect whose tail shines — a firefly.
Stroke order
Readings and examples
| ケイ | 蛍光灯・蛍光塗料 |
|---|---|
| ほたる | 蛍 |
Readings and example words from the official Jōyō kanji table.
Compounds
- 蛍光灯けいこうとう
fluorescent lamp
- 蛍雪けいせつ
diligent study
Example
川辺で蛍が静かに光っている。
Fireflies are glowing quietly by the river.
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