- 照明 — lighting
- 照らす — to shine on
- 照る — to shine
- 照合 — verification
- 日照 — sunlight
- 対照 — contrast / comparison
照 combines the fire radical with elements suggesting reflection and comparison. It conveys both literal light (sunshine, illumination) and figurative clarity (verification, contrast). It is often used in daily life, technical contexts, and academic writing.
太陽が照っている。
The sun is shining.
書類を照合してください。
Please verify the documents.
ライトで道を照らした。
I lit up the path with a flashlight.
