Japanese

たいよう
Meaning: sun
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

太
陽

Example sentences

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
雲の間から太陽が現れた。
The sun appeared from between the clouds.
太陽の様に明るい笑顔だ。
A smile as bright as the sun.
太陽は東から昇ります。
The sun rises in the east.
太陽が水平線に沈んでいく様子はとても美しい。
The way the sun sinks below the horizon is very beautiful.
太陽は東から昇り、西に沈む。
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
地球は太陽の周りを回っている。
The Earth revolves around the sun.
太陽が東の空から昇ってきた。
The sun rose from the eastern sky.
夏の太陽が眩しくて、目を細めた。
The summer sun was so dazzling that I squinted my eyes.
太陽の光が降り注いでいる。
Sunlight is pouring down.

Usage Notes

The central star of the Solar System. Figuratively, it can refer to someone who is a source of hope or the center of attention.

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