Night in Japanese
"night" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
夜
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4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "night". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
夜 is night. 晩 is the evening and the early night, the 晩 of 今晩. 宵 is the first part of the night, just after dark. 更 is the deep of night, the hours when it grows late.
Top pick
night, evening
Reading: ya
8 strokes · mysterious, dark
Where it comes from
Composed of evening, lid, and person. Person under moon.
What it carries
Nighttime, night view, midnight. Represents darkness and silence.
Related kanji for "night"
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ban · mysterious, dark
Composed of sun and escape. Sun escaping evening.
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shou · mysterious, dark
Composed of roof and resemble. Night resembling at house.
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kou · mysterious, dark
Composed of third and strike. Striking to change.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for night?
The most common kanji for "night" is 夜, read as ya. It means night, evening. Related kanji: 晩 (night), 宵 (night), 更 (night).
How many strokes does 夜 have?
夜 has 8 strokes.