1.
sunlight, solar rays
Light from the sun.
太陽光がまぶしい。
The sunlight is blinding.
太陽光が部屋に差し込んでいる。
Sunlight is streaming into the room.
太陽光に長い時間当たると肌によくない。
It's not good for your skin to be exposed to sunlight for a long time.
2.
solar (energy/power)
Energy derived from the sun, commonly used in compounds related to solar power.
太陽光で発電する。
Generate electricity using solar power.
屋根に太陽光パネルを設置した。
I installed solar panels on the roof.
太陽光発電は再生可能エネルギーの一つだ。
Solar power generation is one type of renewable energy.
USAGE: 太陽光 refers to sunlight and is commonly used in the context of solar energy production.
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 太陽光発電 (solar power generation)
- 太陽光パネル (solar panel)
- 太陽光発電所 (solar power plant)
- 太陽光エネルギー (solar energy)
RENEWABLE ENERGY TERMS:
- 太陽光発電 - solar power
- 風力発電 - wind power
- 水力発電 - hydroelectric power
- 地熱発電 - geothermal power
CONTEXT: Japan has significantly increased solar power adoption after the 2011 earthquake and nuclear crisis.
Related Words
Related:
太陽 (the sun)