Dawn in Japanese
"dawn" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
暁
akatsuki
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "dawn". The most common choice is shown first.
曙View details →
Top pick
dawn, daybreak
Reading: sho
17 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of sun and sign. Sun signing dawn.
What it carries
Dawn light, daybreak, hope. Represents dawn.
Related kanji for "dawn"
暁Details →旦Details →
dawn
gyou
Composed of sun and high. Time when sun rises high.
dawn
tan
Composed of sun and one. Sun rising above one.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for dawn?
The most common kanji for "dawn" is 曙, read as sho. It means dawn, daybreak. Related kanji: 暁 (dawn), 旦 (dawn).
How many strokes does 曙 have?
曙 has 17 strokes.