Day in Japanese
"day" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
日
hi
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "day". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
日 is a day, and also the sun. 曜 names the days of the week (月曜日 Monday). 休 is a day off. Japanese counts days with a set of native words (一日, 二日…) that do not follow the usual readings.
Top pick
day, sun, Japan, counter for days
Reading: nichi
4 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Pictograph depicting the sun. A round sun.
What it carries
Sun, Japan, day. Symbol of Japan as 'Land of the Rising Sun'.
Related kanji for "day"
day
you
Composed of sun and bright. Shining sun.
day
kyuu · peaceful
Person (人) leaning against a tree (木). Resting in the shade of a tree.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for day?
The most common kanji for "day" is 日, read as nichi. It means day, sun, Japan. Related kanji: 曜 (day), 休 (day).
How many strokes does 日 have?
日 has 4 strokes.