Meaning

Primary

Ultraviolet Rays

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The purple outside line is the color spectrum that's outside purple. Those are ultraviolet rays (the lines are the rays).

Reading

しがいせん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

あんたはまずその紫外線恐怖症を克服しなきゃいけないね。

You must first conquer your fear of the ultraviolet rays.

Kanji Composition