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陽
On'yomi
ヨウ
YOU
Kun'yomi
ひ
hi
sunshine · yang principle · positive · male · heaven · daytime
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Details
Strokes12
Frequency#1071
Radical阜mound(8)
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Component Breakdown
陽=
阝昜
hill + 昜
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'hill' (阝) with 'rising sun' (昜), representing the sunny southern side of mountains. Means sun, brightness, and positivity.
Symbolism
Symbolizes sun, masculinity, and active energy. Represents the bright, dynamic principle in yin-yang philosophy.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sunlight
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一陽来復
いちようらいふく
return of spring; long-awaited, favorable turn of fortune (favourable); return of spring
陽動作戦
ようどうさくせん
diversionary tactics; diversionary tactics
陰陽五行
いんようごぎょう
the cosmic dual forces (yin and yang) and the five elements (metal, wood, water, fire and earth) in Chinese cosmology; the cosmic dual forces (yin and yang) and the five elements (metal, wood, water, fire and earth) in Chinese cosmology