照 / Japanese Kanji Meanings & Readings

What does 照 mean?

Illuminate. Light. Collation.

What's the image of 照?

How to read 照?

Kunyomi... てる/teru,てらす/terasu,てれる/tereru

Onyomi... ショウ/sho

jinmeikun... aki, akira, ari, teri, teru, toshi, nobu, mitsu,

* There are two typical ways of reading kanji, kun-yomi and on-yomi. In addition, there is a reading system called "jinmei kun" which is used only for names.

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照 / related names

gender:

gender:

Name:
teruyoshi
Katakana:
テルヨシ

Kanji:
照貴
Meaning:
  • Illuminate. Light. Collation.
  • Precious. High in status or value. High in price. A word expressing respect for others.
Name:
shoko
Katakana:
ショウコウ

Kanji:
照晃
Meaning:
  • Illuminate. Light. Collation.
  • Glowing. Bright. Clear.
Name:
shohei
Katakana:
ショウヘイ

Kanji:
照平
Meaning:
  • Illuminate. Light. Collation.
  • Flat. Without height, unevenness, or slope. A uniform and unchanging appearance. Equal. Calm. Gentle. An unchanging appearance. To divide. Settled. Normal. Usually. Everyday.
Name:
shoma
Katakana:
ショウマ

Kanji:
照真
Meaning:
  • Illuminate. Light. Collation.
  • True. Truth, not falsehood. Nature as it is. True form. Innate.
Name:
sho
Katakana:
ショウ

Kanji:
Meaning:
  • Illuminate. Light. Collation.
Name:
terutoku
Katakana:
テルトク

Kanji:
照徳
Meaning:
  • Illuminate. Light. Collation.
  • Fine conduct or character. A person who behaves in a morally excellent manner. A person of character. Grace. Benefit. Happiness. To be grateful for. Profit. Good. Thankful. Strengths.
Name:
akira
Katakana:
アキラ

Kanji:
照良
Meaning:
  • Illuminate. Light. Collation.
  • Good. Excellent. Favorable. Loving. Gentle. Somewhat. Fair.
Name:
shoko
Katakana:
ショウコウ

Kanji:
照光
Meaning:
  • Illuminate. Light. Collation.
  • Light. Glow. Glitter. Honor. Fame. Brilliance. Scenery. The way it is. Big. Wide. Blessings. Words used to honor the actions of others.
Name:
yoshiteru
Katakana:
ヨシテル

Kanji:
吉照
Meaning:
  • Good. Good luck. Congratulations. Good fortune. Excellent. Wise, honorable. Morally correct. The first day of the month.
  • Illuminate. Light. Collation.
Name:
yoshiteru
Katakana:
ヨシテル

Kanji:
芳照
Meaning:
  • Fragrant. Smells good. Good reputation.
  • Illuminate. Light. Collation.
Name:
shoichiro
Katakana:
ショウイチロウ

Kanji:
照一郎
Meaning:
  • Illuminate. Light. Collation.
  • One. The first. Kanji for the number 1 (one). To be the most superior. To begin, to put things together.
  • Male. Men. Young men. A word that refers broadly to boys. A retainer.
Name:
teo
Katakana:
テオ

Kanji:
照男
Meaning:
  • Illuminate. Light. Collation.
  • Male. Adult male. Son.
Name:
yoshiteru
Katakana:
ヨシテル

Kanji:
佳照
Meaning:
  • Beautiful. Good in shape. Excellent. Splendid. The time is just right. Congratulations.
  • Illuminate. Light. Collation.
Name:
gensho
Katakana:
ゲンショウ

Kanji:
現照
Meaning:
  • Materialize
  • Illuminate. Light. Collation.
Name:
terue
Katakana:
テルエ

Kanji:
照恵
Meaning:
  • Illuminate. Light. Collation.
  • Grace. Caring. Compassion. To feel sorry for someone. To pity and be kind. God and Buddha give happiness. To give things. Wise. Witty. Straightforward. Obedient. Beautiful. Give.
Name:
tera
Katakana:
テラ

Kanji:
照良
Meaning:
  • Illuminate. Light. Collation.
  • Good. Excellent. Favorable. Loving. Gentle. Somewhat. Fair.
Name:
akito
Katakana:
アキト

Kanji:
照土
Meaning:
  • Illuminate. Light. Collation.
  • Soil
Name:
teruko
Katakana:
テルコ

Kanji:
照子
Meaning:
  • Illuminate. Light. Collation.
  • Children
Name:
akira
Katakana:
アキラ

Kanji:
Meaning:
  • Illuminate. Light. Collation.
Name:
shozan
Katakana:
ショウザン

Kanji:
照算
Meaning:
  • Illuminate. Light. Collation.
  • Calculation

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