Daytime in Japanese

"daytime" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

日中

nicchu

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "daytime". The most common choice is shown first.

Top pick

daytime, noon

Reading: chuu

9 strokes

Where it comes from

Composed of measure and sun. Time when sun is high.

What it carries

Daytime, lunch, day and night. Represents active hours of day.

Related kanji for "daytime"

daytime

you · mysterious, nature

Combines 'hill' (阝) with 'rising sun' (昜), representing the sunny southern side of mountains. Means sun, brightness, and positivity.

The most common kanji for "daytime" is 昼, read as chuu. It means daytime, noon. Related kanji: 陽 (daytime).

昼 has 9 strokes.