JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
日 — day
- Reading
- ニチ・ジツ・ひ・\~び・\~か
- Meaning
- day; sun; Japan; counter for days
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
日 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is ニチ・ジツ・ひ・\~び・\~か and it means day; sun; Japan; counter for days. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
日 appears in everyday japanese words such as 日 (sun), 日 (day) and 一日 (one day).
Japanese words containing 日
Frequently asked questions
What does 日 mean in Japanese?
日 means day; sun; Japan; counter for days in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 日 read?
日 is read ニチ・ジツ・ひ・\~び・\~か. Reading it inside real words — 日 and 日 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 日 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 日 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 日 in a word?
A common word containing 日 is 日 (にち) — "sun". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 日 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 日 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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