(にっこう)

にっこう
noun
sunlight
1. sunlight, sunshine
The light from the sun; solar rays.
Getting sunlight is good for your health.
日光を浴びる = to get/bask in sunlight
Sunlight is streaming in through the window.
Plants need sunlight.
Keep it in a cool place, away from direct sunlight.
In winter the sunlight is weaker, so the laundry takes a long time to dry.

USAGE: 日光(にっこう) refers specifically to light from the sun. It's used in scientific, health, and everyday contexts.

COMMON PATTERNS:

NOTE: 日光(にっこう) 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