Japanese

よあけ
Meaning: dawn; daybreak; the beginning of a new era
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

夜
明
け

Example sentences

I headed toward the sea at dawn.
二人の武士は夜明けに決闘することを誓った。
The two samurai vowed to duel at dawn.
兵隊たちは夜明けとともに進軍を開始した。
The soldiers began their march at dawn.
夜明けとともに、軍隊は敵の首都に向かって進軍を開始した。
At dawn, the army began its advance toward the enemy capital.
夜明けとともに城門がゆっくりと開いた。
At dawn, the castle gate slowly opened.
夜明けとともに、森の鳥たちが一斉に鳴き出した。
With the dawn, the birds in the forest started chirping all at once.

Usage Notes

Refers to the time when night ends and light appears, or metaphorically to a new start.

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