ほが.らか
hogaraka
JLPT N110 strokesKanjiLevel 80 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

朗 is the kanji for "Clear / Bright / Serene". A common reading is ほが.らか (hogaraka). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Clear / Bright / Serene

Also : Clear · Bright · Serene · Cheerful · Melodious

Readings

kunほが.らか/ hogarakakunあき.らか/ akirakaonろう/ rou

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Example Sentences

朗読会は静かな雰囲気で行われた。

ろうどくかいはしずかなふんいきでおこなわれた。

The reading session was held in a calm atmosphere.

彼女の朗らかな笑顔が印象的だった。

かのじょのほがらかなえがおがいんしょうてきだった。

Her cheerful smile was impressive.

Vocabulary using 朗

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