Quick answer
陽 is the kanji for "Male / Heaven / Daytime". A common reading is ひ (hi). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Male / Heaven / Daytime
Also : Male · Heaven · Daytime · Sunshine · Positive · Yang Principle
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 陽 represents 'SUNSHINE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of sunshine.
On-reading: よう — remember this sound by associating it with sunshine. Kun-reading: ひ.
Example Sentences
太陽の光が差し込んでいます。
たいようのひかりがさしこんでいます。
Sunlight is streaming in.
陽気な人と話すと元気になります。
ようきなひととはなすとげんきになります。
Talking to a cheerful person makes me feel better.
Vocabulary using 陽
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