Kanji · N5 · 4 strokes
日 / day
Kanji for day or sun.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ニチ、ジツ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ひ、か | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
日 carries the meaning day or sun.
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How to write 日
Trace 日 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 日
日本人にほんじんJapanese national
日曜日にちようびSunday
母の日ははのひMother's Day
一日中いちにちじゅうall day
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日 in context
わたしは日本人です。
わたしはにほんじんです
I am Japanese.
きょうは日曜日です。
きょうはにちようびです
Today is Sunday.
ことしの母の日は5月7日です。
ことしのははのひはごがつなのかです
This year's Mother's Day is May 7th.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 日 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
日 — Kanji Practice
4 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/日
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