Translation and Meaning of: 日の出 - hinode

The word 「日の出」 (hinode) is a Japanese term used to describe the sunrise. This concept is widely recognized for its beauty and symbolism across various cultures, including Japanese. The etymology of the word can be divided into two kanji: 「日」 (hi), which means "sun" or "day," and 「出」 (de), which means "to exit" or "to emerge." Thus, the word composes the idea of "the sun that emerges" or "the beginning of a new day."

Historically, the sunrise has a deep meaning in Japan, a country that since ancient times has been known as "the land of the rising sun". This association is so strong that the country is called 「日本」 (nihon or nippon), where the kanji 「本」 (hon) means "origin". Thus, the expression 「日の出」 magnifies the importance of the sun in everyday life and Japanese culture, symbolizing renewal, hope, and the beginning of something new.

In addition to its literal meaning, 「日の出」 has spiritual and cultural connections. In Shinto, Japan's native religion, the sun is personified by the goddess Amaterasu, who is considered a divine ancestor of the Japanese emperor. Thus, the rising sun is not just a natural phenomenon, but also an event with deep religious and cultural meanings. The habit of watching and celebrating 「日の出」 is especially popular on occasions such as New Year, when many people gather to see the first sunrise of the year, an event known as 「初日の出」 (hatsu-hinode).

The visualization of the 「日の出」 also serves as artistic and aesthetic inspiration. Many Japanese poets, painters, and filmmakers have been inspired by the soft light and vibrant hues of the sunrise, creating works that capture the essence of this visual and emotional experience. Therefore, the word and concept of 「日の出」 transcend their linguistic roots to become a significant symbol in the rich cultural tapestry of Japan.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 暁 (akatsuki) - Dawn, morning, morning light.
• あけぼの (akebono) - Dawn, light of the morning.
• あさぼらけ (asaborake) - Dawn's glow, gentle morning light.
• あけがた (akegata) - Dawn period.
• あさひ (asahi) - Morning sunlight.
• ひので (hinode) - Birth of the sun, dawn, the moment when the sun rises.
• ひのいり (hinoyiri) - The moment of sunset, twilight.
• ひのもと (hinomoto) - Land of the rising sun, Japan.

日の出

Romaji: hinode
Kana: ひので
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n2

Translation / Meaning: sunrise

Meaning in English: sunrise

Definition: the sun rising above the horizon.

Example Sentences - (日の出) hinode

See below some example sentences:

日の出は美しいです。

Hinode wa utsukushii desu

The sunrise is beautiful.

• 日の出 - "Sunrise" means "nascer do sol" in Portuguese.
• は - Japanese topic particle
• 美しい - The adjective that means "pretty" or "beautiful" in Japanese is "美しい" (utsukushii).
• です - "Ser" in Japanese, used to indicate an affirmation or a formal statement

私は毎日の出来事を日記に記す。

Watashi wa mainichi no dekigoto wo nikki ni shirusu

I record daily events in a diary.

I write my daily events in my diary.

• 私 - Japanese personal pronoun that means "I"
• は - topic particle that indicates that the subject of the sentence is "I"
• 毎日 - noun that means "every day"
• の - possessive particle that indicates that "every day" belongs to "exit"
• 出来事 - noun that means "event" or "occurrence"
• を - object particle that indicates that "event" is the direct object of the action "to write"
• 日記 - noun meaning "diary"
• に - particle indicating that "diary" is the destination of the action "to write"
• 記す - verb that means "to write" or "to record"