Meaning

Primary

Morning Sun

Alternative

Rising Sun

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The morning sun is not only the morning sun, but it's the rising sun as well (because that's when the sun rises, right?).

Reading

あさひ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This word uses the kun'yomi readings for both kanji, which is convenient since you've learned both of them by now with the words (あさ) and (). Put them together and what do you get? あさひ!

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 朝日をあびる

    to bask in the morning sun

    朝日をおがむ

    to reverently look at the morning sun

    朝日を見る

    to look at the morning sun

Context Sentences

明るい朝日の中、ヨガをします。

I do yoga in the bright morning sunshine.

山の上から見る朝日は、とてもキレイです。

The rising sun seen from the mountain is very beautiful.

朝日と鳥の声では目がさめないので、ベッドに行く前にアラームは必ずセットします。

Morning sunlight and birdsong don't wake me, so I make sure to set my alarm before going to bed.

Kanji Composition