This is the 8126th most frequent Japanese word.
射
"射" means "to shoot" or "to radiate."
Here, 射 (shiru / iru) is used as a verb meaning 'to shoot' or 'to hit a target.' It describes the action of shooting a bow at a target.
彼は弓で的を射るのが得意だ。
He is good at shooting targets with a bow.
射 (sasu) here means 'to shine' or 'cast light.' It emphasizes the directional aspect of light spreading onto a specific area.
太陽が草原に光を射していた。
The sun was casting light over the grassland.
In this sentence, 射 (iru) is metaphorically used to mean 'to hit the mark,' suggesting precision or being correct in communication or context.