日
Reading: ひ
Meaning: day, sun, date
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Example Sentence
Today is a good day.
Usage Notes
Fundamental noun meaning day, sun, or date. Can refer to a 24-hour period, daylight hours, the sun itself, or specific dates. Very common in time expressions and when talking about weather, schedules, or calendar dates. Reading changes to 'nichi' in compounds.
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