| Kanji | Hiragana | Katakana |
|---|---|---|
| 日 | ひ | ヒ |
Pronunciation: たいよう
How to Say It Outloud: taiyou
Usage: Refers to the sun as a celestial body.
Example Sentence Japanese:
太陽は東から昇る。
太陽は東から昇る。Example Sentence English:The sun rises in the east.
The sun rises in the east.| Kanji | Hiragana | Katakana |
|---|---|---|
| 陽 | よう | ヨウ |
Pronunciation: よう
How to Say It Outloud: you
Usage: Often used in compound words related to the sun.
Example Sentence Japanese:陽だまりで猫が寝ている。
陽だまりで猫が寝ている。Example Sentence English:A cat is sleeping in the sunny spot.
A cat is sleeping in the sunny spot.Dictionary
寸すん
Noun- sun (approx. 3 cm)
- length; measurement
- shortness; tininess
- Cun (unit)
素晴らしいすばらしいCommon wordjlpt-n3
I-adjective (keiyoushi)- wonderful; splendid; magnificent
既にすでにCommon wordjlpt-n3
Adverb (fukushi)- already
- previously; before
- undeniably; unmistakably; in the first place
寸法すんぽうCommon wordjlpt-n2
Noun- measurement; size; extent; dimension
- plan; intention; arrangement; schedule
寸前すんぜんCommon word
NounNoun, used as a suffix
- just before; on the verge of; on the brink of
Noun, used as a suffix
- just in front of; just ahead of
寸断すんだんCommon word
NounSuru verb
Transitive verb
- cutting to pieces; tearing to pieces
寸劇すんげき
Noun- short play; skit
寸分すんぶん
NounAdverb (fukushi)
- tiny bit
寸分の狂いもないすんぶんのくるいもない
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)I-adjective (keiyoushi)
- accurate; flawless; perfectly ordered; without deviation
すんなりすんなりjlpt-n1
Adverb taking the 'to' particleAdverb (fukushi)
Suru verb
- slim; slender; lithe; supple
Adverb (fukushi)
Suru verb
- smoothly; without resistance; without trouble; without difficulty; without dissent; easily; readily
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