Meaning

Primary

Sunburn

Alternatives

Suntan, Tan

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

When the sun burns something, and that something is you, it's giving you sunburn.

Reading

ひやけ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The readings here are the vocab kun'yomi readings. You have for and for 焼け (which you learned with the vocab). Combine it with some sunscreen and hopefully you'll prevent the sunburn.

Context

Context Sentences

ちゃんと日焼けケアした方がいいよ。

You should properly take care of your skin from sunburn.

ビーチにいすぎて日焼けしちゃった。

I got suntanned from being on the beach too long.

日焼け止めクリームを忘れたせいで、日焼けで真っ赤になった。

Because I forgot to apply sunscreen, I got sunburnt and turned completely red.

Kanji Composition