Japanese

ひので
Meaning: sunrise
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

日
の
出

Example sentences

I viewed the beautiful sunrise from the observatory.
山頂から眺める日の出は、息を呑むほど美しい光景だった。
The sunrise viewed from the summit was a breathtaking sight.
東の守護神である青龍は、日の出を守ると信じられている。
The Azure Dragon, the guardian of the East, is believed to protect the sunrise.

Usage Notes

Refers to the moment when the sun appears above the horizon in the morning. The opposite is '日の入り' (sunset).

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