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sun
The star at the center of our solar system; the source of light and warmth for Earth.
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SIMILAR WORDS:
- 太陽: The sun (scientific/neutral term)
- 日: Sun, day, sunlight (more common in everyday speech)
- お日さま: The sun (childish/affectionate term)
CULTURAL NOTE: The rising sun is a central symbol in Japanese culture, appearing in the national flag (日の丸) and the name of Japan itself (日本 = 'origin of the sun').