Japanese

ゆうひ
Meaning: setting sun; evening sun
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

夕
日

Example sentences

The setting sun sinking into the horizon is dyeing the sky deep red.
今まで、こんなにきれいな夕日を見たことがない。
I have never seen such a beautiful sunset until now.
湖に映る夕日がとても美しかった。
The evening sun reflected on the lake was very beautiful.
彼は静かに夕日を眺めていた。
He was quietly gazing at the sunset.
夕日に二人の影が長く伸びた。
Two shadows stretched long in the setting sun.
夕日に照らされて、海が金色に輝いている。
The sea is shining golden, illuminated by the setting sun.
夕日が西の空に傾き始めた。
The setting sun began to sink in the western sky.
窓の外を眺めていると、美しい夕日が目に入った。
While looking out the window, a beautiful sunset came into my view.
夕日が空を紅に染めた。
The setting sun dyed the sky crimson.
こんなに美しい夕日を見たのは、生まれて初めてだ。
This is the first time in my life I've seen such a beautiful sunset.

Usage Notes

Refers specifically to the sun in the evening as it sets.

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