JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
陽 — sunshine
- Reading
- ヨウ・ひ
- Meaning
- sunshine; yang principle; positive; male; heaven; daytime
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
陽 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ヨウ・ひ and it means sunshine; yang principle; positive; male; heaven; daytime. 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.
陽 appears in everyday japanese words such as 陽射 (sunlight), 太陽 (sun) and 陽気 (season).
Japanese words containing 陽
Frequently asked questions
What does 陽 mean in Japanese?
陽 means sunshine; yang principle; positive; male; heaven; daytime in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 陽 read?
陽 is read ヨウ・ひ. Reading it inside real words — 陽射 and 太陽 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 陽 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 陽 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 陽 in a word?
A common word containing 陽 is 陽射 (ひざし) — "sunlight". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 陽 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 陽 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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