1.
sunlight, sunshine
The light from the sun; solar rays.
Usage: 日光 refers specifically to light from the sun. It's used in scientific, health, and everyday contexts.
Common patterns
- 日光を浴びる (to bask in sunlight)
- 日光に当たる (to be exposed to sunlight)
- 日光が当たる (sunlight hits)
- 直射日光 (direct sunlight)
- 日光消毒 (sun disinfection)
- 日光浴 (sunbathing)
Note: 日光 is also a famous tourist destination in Tochigi Prefecture, known for Tōshō-gū shrine. Context determines whether the word refers to the place or sunlight.
Similar words
Related Words
Related:
太陽 (sun)
Related:
日差し (sunlight (as felt))
Related:
光線 (beam, ray of light)
Compare:
日照 (sunshine)