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啓
enlighten · open · disclose · inform
N1On: けいKun: ひらく
Memory Aid
'KEI' — 'KAY! Open the door to enlightenment!'
Vocabulary
啓発けいはつenlightenment, instruction, development
啓示けいじrevelation, divine message
啓蒙けいもうenlightenment (especially educational)
拝啓はいけいDear (used to open a letter, formal)
啓上けいじょうto write (a letter), to inform (humble)
Example Sentences
読書は知性を啓発するのに役立つ。
Reading helps to enlighten one's intellect.
その出来事は彼にとって大きな啓示となった。
That event became a great revelation for him.
環境保護に関する啓蒙活動が行われた。
Enlightenment activities regarding environmental protection were conducted.
拝啓、時下ますますご清祥のこととお慶び申し上げます。
Dear Sir/Madam, I hope you are in good health. (Formal letter opening)