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Component Breakdown
旭=
九日
九 + sun
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sun and nine. Rising morning sun.
Symbolism
Morning sun, hope, beginning. Represents Japan's rising sun flag and new starts.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sunlight
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
旭日昇天
きょくじつしょうてん
full of vigor and vitality (like the rising sun); in the ascendant; full of vigor and vitality (like the rising sun)
Proverbs & Idioms
旭日昇天の勢い
きょくじつしょうてんのいきおい
Rising like the morning sun
Growing rapidly in power or influence
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 旭 mean in Japanese?
旭 means rising sun, morning sun.
How do you read 旭?
On'yomi: キョク (KYOKU). Kun'yomi: あさひ (asahi).
How many strokes does 旭 have?
旭 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).
Is 旭 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 旭 (rising sun, morning sun) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.