What does the kanji 照 mean?

The kanji 照 (teru) means "illuminate, shine, compare, bashful". It is a JLPT N2 character.

What kanji is "teru"?

"teru" is written with the kanji 照, meaning "illuminate, shine, compare, bashful". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) しょう (shō), kunyomi (native Japanese) てる (teru). It is a JLPT N2 character.

How do you write the kanji 照?

Write 照 ("illuminate") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.