Quick answer
夜 is the kanji for "Night". A common reading is よ (yo). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Night
Also : Evening
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
8 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 夜 represents 'NIGHT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of night.
On-reading: や — remember this sound by associating it with night. Kun-reading: よ.
Example Sentences
夜遅くまで勉強しました。
よるおそくまでべんきょうしました。
I studied until late at night.
夜景がとても美しいです。
やけいがとてもうつくしいです。
The night view is very beautiful.
Vocabulary using 夜
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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