Sun in Japanese
"sun" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "sun". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
太陽 (taiyō) is the sun as the celestial body. 日 is the sun as it appears in everyday language — and also day, because a day is one turn of it. 旭 is the rising sun specifically, and it is common in names and in company names.
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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 "sun"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for sun?
The most common kanji for "sun" is 日, read as nichi. It means day, sun, Japan. Related kanji: 旭 (sun).
How many strokes does 日 have?
日 has 4 strokes.