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昼
On'yomi
チュウ
CHUU
Kun'yomi
ひる
hiru
daytime · noon
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of measure and sun. Time when sun is high.
Symbolism
Daytime, lunch, day and night. Represents active hours of day.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Start of the day
Component Breakdown
昼=
尺旦
top-bottom: 尺 + 旦
Words & Expressions
Words written with 昼
昼寝ひるねnap
お昼おひるlunch
昼前ひるまえforenoon
昼食ちゅうしょくmidday meal
昼間ひるまdiurnal period
Four-Character Compounds
昼夜兼行
ちゅうやけんこう
around-the-clock; (working) day and night
白昼堂々
はくちゅうどうどう
Brazenly in broad daylight; Doing something boldly in public
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
みかきもり 衛士のたく火の 夜は燃え 昼は消えつつ 物をこそ思へ
Poem #49 from Hyakunin Isshu
大中臣能宣大中臣能宣
UnknownOther kanji with the same meaning
“daytime”
“noon”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 昼 mean in Japanese?
昼 means daytime, noon.
How do you read 昼?
On'yomi: チュウ (CHUU). Kun'yomi: ひる (hiru).
How many strokes does 昼 have?
昼 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).
Is 昼 a good kanji for a tattoo?
昼 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means daytime, noon. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.