1.
afternoon sun; the low sun shining from the west
The strong, low sunlight that comes from the west in the late afternoon. Often felt as glaring or uncomfortably hot.
西日がまぶしい。
The afternoon sun is dazzling.
この部屋は西日が強い。
This room gets strong afternoon sun.
夏は西日が差し込んで、夕方でも部屋が暑くなる。
In summer the afternoon sun streams in, and the room gets hot even in the evening.
Compound of 西 (west) + 日 (sun); the second element voices to び. Refers specifically to the late-afternoon sun from the west, often discussed for its glare and heat in real estate and daily life.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 西日が差す: the afternoon sun shines in
- 西日が強い: the western sun is strong
- 西日対策: measures against the afternoon sun