Noon in Japanese
"noon" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
昼
hiru
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "noon". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
noon, sign of the horse, 11AM-1PM, seventh sign of Chinese zodiac
Reading: go
4 strokes · nature, spiritual
Where it comes from
Pictograph of a pestle. When sun reaches its highest point at noon.
What it carries
Noon, midpoint, horse in zodiac. Represents divisions of time.
Related kanji for "noon"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for noon?
The most common kanji for "noon" is 午, read as go. It means noon, sign of the horse, 11AM-1PM. Related kanji: 昼 (noon).
How many strokes does 午 have?
午 has 4 strokes.