🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

放射

Pronunciation / Transliteration: hōsha

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Radiance/ˈreɪ.di.əns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"太陽の放射は生命に不可欠です。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The quality or state of being radiant; brightness or light emitted from a source.

    "The radiance of the sunset painted the sky in vibrant hues."
  2. 2

    An attractive quality or aura that emanates from someone or something.

    "Her smile had a radiance that lit up the entire room."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'radiance' originates from the Latin word 'radiantia', meaning 'to emit rays'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting a shift from a literal sense of light emission to a more abstract sense of brilliance or splendor in various contexts.

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