Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Rising sun, morning sun

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Kanji Story

Imagine a bright and vibrant sunrise, with the sun slowly rising above the horizon, filling the sky with warmth and light.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '旭' is a higher-level character that may appear in the JLPT N1 exam. While it is less frequently encountered compared to lower level kanji, it is still important to have a solid understanding of its reading, meaning, and usage in compound words.

Example Sentences

• 旭日旗は日本の国旗の一つです。

  The rising sun flag is one of the national flags of Japan.

  きょくじつきはにほんのこっきのひとつです。

  kyokujitsuki wa nihon no kokki no hitotsu desu.

  Pronunciation

• 朝旭の光が窓から差し込む。

  The morning sun shines through the window.

  あさひのひかりがまどからさしこむ。

  asahi no hikari ga mado kara sashikomu.

  Pronunciation

• 父は早起きして旭を見るのが好きだ。

  My father likes waking up early to watch the sunrise.

  ちちははやおきしてあさひをみるのがすきだ。

  chichi wa hayaoki shite asahi o miru no ga suki da.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '旭' is important for the JLPT N1 level, as it requires a broader knowledge of advanced kanji.
• Remember that '旭' specifically refers to the rising or morning sun.
• Be familiar with compound words using '旭' and their meanings, as they may appear in reading and vocabulary sections of the exam.
• Practicing writing the kanji helps in remembering its stroke order and improving reading comprehension skills.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '旭' is commonly used in given names, representing qualities such as brightness, new beginnings, and positivity. For example, names like '旭人' (Asahito) or '旭美' (Asami) contain this kanji.