()

noun
day, sun, sunlight
See also: () (fire)
1. day
A 24-hour period.
いい()です
It's a nice day, isn't it?
Today is a busy day.
On rainy days, I like to read books at home.
My physical condition varies from day to day, so I try not to push myself.
2. sun, sunlight
Light from the sun.
The sun sets.
The sun is rising.
The sun was strong, so I put on a hat.
When I hung the laundry in the sun, it dried in no time.
In summer the days are long and it stays light until evening, so the children play outside until late.

() means day and sun—one of the most common kanji with multiple readings.

READINGS:

  • ひ: day, sun (()()る)
  • にち: counter for days, dates (三日(みっか))
  • じつ/にっ: in compounds (日本(にほん), 日光(にっこう))
  • か: in date counters (二日(ふつか), 三日(みっか))

SENSE 1 - DAY:

  • いい(): a nice day
  • 特別(とくべつ)(): a special day
  • (あめ)(): rainy day

SENSE 2 - SUN:

  • ()(のぼ)る: the sun rises
  • ()(しず)む: the sun sets
  • ()()たる: to be in the sun

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 今日(きょう): today
  • 毎日(まいにち): every day
  • 日本(にほん): Japan
  • 日曜日(にちようび): Sunday