Sunshine in Japanese
"sunshine" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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sunshine, yang principle, positive, male, heaven, daytime
Reading: you
12 strokes · mysterious, nature, wisdom, spiritual
Where it comes from
Combines 'hill' (阝) with 'rising sun' (昜), representing the sunny southern side of mountains. Means sun, brightness, and positivity.
What it carries
Symbolizes sun, masculinity, and active energy. Represents the bright, dynamic principle in yin-yang philosophy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for sunshine?
The most common kanji for "sunshine" is 陽, read as you. It means sunshine, yang principle, positive. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 陽 have?
陽 has 12 strokes.