日 – Day / Sun (Hi / Nichi / Jitsu Kanji)
Learn the meaning, Onyomi and Kunyomi readings, stroke order, common vocabulary, and example sentences for the Japanese Kanji 日.
Kanji 日 Readings – Onyomi & Kunyomi
日 has both an Onyomi (Chinese-derived) reading and Kunyomi (native Japanese) readings, each used in different word contexts.
Used in compound words such as 日本 (nihon – Japan) and 毎日 (mainichi – every day).
Used as a standalone word meaning day or sun, such as 日の出 (hi no de – sunrise).
日 Stroke Order – How to Write 日
日 is written with 4 strokes. Follow the numbered order below to write it correctly.
💡 Tip: Write the left vertical stroke, then the top and right side as one bending stroke, then the inner horizontal, closing with the bottom horizontal.
Common Words Using 日 (Vocabulary List)
Here are 10 essential words that use the kanji 日, worth memorizing first.
Example Sentences with 日
See 日 used in real, natural Japanese sentences with Kanji, Kana, Romaji and English meaning.
今日は晴れです。
きょうは はれです。
Kyou wa hare desu.
Today is sunny.
私は毎日日本語を勉強します。
わたしは まいにち にほんごを べんきょうします。
Watashi wa mainichi nihongo o benkyou shimasu.
I study Japanese every day.
彼女の誕生日は五月です。
かのじょの たんじょうびは ごがつです。
Kanojo no tanjoubi wa gogatsu desu.
Her birthday is in May.
日曜日に映画を見ました。
にちようびに えいがを みました。
Nichiyoubi ni eiga o mimashita.
I watched a movie on Sunday.
山から日の出を見ました。
やまから ひので を みました。
Yama kara hinode o mimashita.
I watched the sunrise from the mountain.
Frequently Asked Questions About 日
What does the Kanji 日 mean?
日 means day or sun. It is one of the most common JLPT N5 kanji and appears in many everyday words such as 日本 (nihon, Japan) and 今日 (kyou, today).
What is the Onyomi reading of 日?
The Onyomi (Chinese-derived) readings of 日 are ニチ (nichi) and ジツ (jitsu), as in 日本 (nihon, Japan) and 平日 (heijitsu, weekday).
What is the Kunyomi reading of 日?
The Kunyomi (native Japanese) readings of 日 are ひ (hi, day/sun) and か (ka, used when counting days, as in 三日 mikka, the third day).
How many strokes does 日 have?
日 is written with 4 strokes.
Is 日 a JLPT N5 kanji?
Yes, 日 is part of the official JLPT N5 kanji list and is one of the first and most frequently used kanji beginners learn.
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