Quick answer
晴 is the kanji for "Clear". A common reading is は.れる (hareru). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Clear
Also : Sunny · Bright · Fine weather
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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
12 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 晴 represents 'CLEAR UP'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of clear up.
On-reading: せい — sounds like 'say'. Kun-reading: は.れる.
Example Sentences
今日はよく晴れていて気持ちいいです。
きょうはよくはれていてきもちいいです。
It's clear today and feels good.
晴れた日は外で遊びます。
はれたひはそとであそびます。
On sunny days I play outside.
Vocabulary using 晴
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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