Kanji · N4 · 9 strokes
昼 / noon
Kanji for noon or daytime.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | チュウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ひる | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
昼 carries the meaning noon or daytime.
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How to write 昼
Trace 昼 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 昼
昼ひるnoon
昼ごはんひるごはんlunch
昼食ちゅうしょくlunch
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昼 in context
昼12時から1時まで休みます。
ひるじゅうにじからいちじまでやすみます
I take a break from noon to 1 o'clock.
昼ごはんを食べます。
ひるごはんをたべます
I eat lunch.
昼食は12時からです。
ちゅうしょくはじゅうにじからです
Lunch is from 12 o'clock.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 昼 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
昼 — Kanji Practice
9 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/昼
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