Japanese

あさひ
Meaning: morning sun; sunrise
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

朝
日

Example sentences

The morning sun shining through the window is very bright.
朝日の輝きが海面に反射していた。
The brilliance of the morning sun was reflected on the sea surface.
窓から明るい朝日が差し込んできた。
The bright morning sun shone through the window.
朝日が差し込んだ雪山の景色は、神々しかった。
The morning sun hitting the snow-capped mountains was a divine sight.
朝日がまばゆくて、目を細めた。
The morning sun was so dazzling that I squinted.
古い駅のレールが朝日に光っていた。
At the old station, the rail was shining in the morning sun.
山頂から眺める朝日は、言葉にできないほど壮麗だった。
The sunrise seen from the summit was so magnificent it was beyond words.
朝日に照らされて、遠くの峰々が黄金色に輝いている。
Illuminated by the morning sun, the distant peaks shone golden.
昇る朝日の光耀が海面に反射していた。
The radiance of the rising sun was reflected on the surface of the sea.

Usage Notes

Refers specifically to the sun as it rises in the morning or the light from it.

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