Daybreak in Japanese
"daybreak" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
暁
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3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "daybreak". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
daybreak, dawn, in the event
Reading: gyou
12 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of sun and high. Time when sun rises high.
What it carries
Dawn, daybreak, enlightenment. Represents new beginning.
Related kanji for "daybreak"
旦Details →曙Details →
daybreak
tan
Composed of sun and one. Sun rising above one.
daybreak
sho
Composed of sun and sign. Sun signing dawn.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for daybreak?
The most common kanji for "daybreak" is 暁, read as gyou. It means daybreak, dawn, in the event. Related kanji: 旦 (daybreak), 曙 (daybreak).
How many strokes does 暁 have?
暁 has 12 strokes.