Quick answer
陽 is the kanji for "Sun". It is a JLPT N3 kanji. The main reading is ひ (hi). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Sun
Also : Sunshine · Daytime · Heaven · Positive · Male
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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 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
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 17, 2026
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