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皓: white

white; bright
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A literary kanji for brilliant whiteness, almost always read コウ: 皓月 (bright moon), 明眸皓歯 (a beauty).

Key words

皓々こうこうbrightly shining
皓月こうげつbright white moon
皓歯こうしpearly white teeth
明眸皓歯めいぼうこうしbright eyes, pearly teeth

Example sentences

The full moon lit up the night sea brightly.

Under the bright white moon, the two quietly shared a drink.

A girl with bright eyes and pearly white teeth gave a warm smile.

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