(ひかり)

ひかり
noun
light
cognition
1. light, ray
The natural agent that makes things visible; brightness from the sun, a lamp, etc.
The sunlight is dazzling.
(ひかり)()えてきた
A light became visible. / I can see hope.
Can be literal or figurative
(ひかり)(はや)
the speed of light
Light is streaming into the room.
The starlight is beautiful.
2. hope, bright future
Used metaphorically to represent hope or a positive outlook.
(ひかり)()えてきた
A light became visible. / I can see hope.
Can be literal or figurative
希望(きぼう)(ひかり)
a ray of hope
Metaphorical usage
He is my light (my hope).
To see hope in the future.
There is hope even in dark times.

(ひかり) refers to light in both literal and figurative senses.

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Note: ひかり is also the name of a Shinkansen line and train series.