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Kanji for Sun
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “sun”: 日、旭. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
sun
The sun and the day.
Japan's official native name, Nihon (日本), literally translates to "the origin of the sun" or Land of the Rising Sun.
4 strokes On reading ニチ、ジツ (nichi, jitsu) Kun reading ひ、び、か (hi, bi, ka) JLPT N4
Dictionary meanings: day, sun, Japan, counter for days
Readings used for names on Nazuke: aki, ka, jitsu, su, ni, nichi, hi, bi
In Japan it appears in about 984 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.
Names written with 日: Scott 日香斗 · Olivia 織日愛 · Travis 虎日寿 · Abigail 明日芸琉 · Spencer 日平咲 · Pip 日風 · Afiq 愛日久 · Bebe 美日 · Else 英瑠日 · Enes 英音日 · Feby 平日 · Fien 日瑛 and 431 more
rising sun
The morning sun rising over the horizon; a bright new beginning.
6 strokes On reading キョク (kyoku) Kun reading あさひ (asahi) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: rising sun, morning sun
Readings used for names on Nazuke: aki, akira, asa, kyoku
In Japan it appears in about 126 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.
More about 旭 →Thinking of a tattoo? A single kanji like these is meaningful on its own, but ask a native speaker to check the exact form and stroke order before you commit.
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