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Description
Rising sun - the morning sun climbing. Hope and beginnings, and the sunburst of Japanese imagery.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sun and nine. Rising morning sun.
Symbolism
Morning sun, hope, beginning. Represents Japan's rising sun flag and new starts.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sunlight
Component Breakdown
九 + sun
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
旭日昇天
きょくじつしょうてん
full of vigor and vitality (like the rising sun); in the ascendant
Proverbs & Idioms
旭日昇天の勢い
きょくじつしょうてんのいきおい
Rising like the morning sun
Growing rapidly in power or influence
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 旭 mean in Japanese?
旭 means rising sun, morning sun. Rising sun - the morning sun climbing. Hope and beginnings, and the sunburst of Japanese imagery.
How do you read 旭?
On'yomi: キョク (KYOKU). Kun'yomi: あさひ (asahi).
How many strokes does 旭 have?
旭 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).
Is 旭 a good kanji for a tattoo?
旭 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means rising sun, morning sun. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.