Translation and Meaning of: 日 - hi

Etymology and Definition of 「日」 (hi)

The word 「日」 (hi) in Japanese generally refers to the concept of "day" or "sun". Its etymology traces back to classical Chinese characters, where the kanji 「日」 symbolized the sun, thus representing illumination and the daily cycle. It is one of the most fundamental kanjis in Japanese, often appearing in combination with other kanjis to form words related to time and light.

Origin and Use of 「日」 in Japanese Culture

The origin of the use of 「日」 can be traced back to the use of kanji writing from China, incorporated into Japanese through cultural and commercial influences over a thousand years ago. In the Japanese language, this kanji plays a crucial role not only in the conception of time but also in Japanese cultural identity, as seen in terms like 「日本」 (Nihon), which means "Japan" and literally translates as "origin of the sun."

Variations and Applications of the Word

• "Sunday" - the day of the sun.
• "Every day"
• "Today" (kyou) - today, incorporating the concept of the current day.

Each of these variations shows how 「日」 is integrated to create new meanings, always related to time or light. The versatility of the kanji 「日」 in the Japanese language makes it an essential and ubiquitous component in everyday communication.

Being such an ancient and integral kanji, 「日」 has a depth that goes beyond simple representations of time. It encapsulates the natural cycle, the passage of time, and even cultural identity, as in the case of Japan being known as the "Land of the Rising Sun." It is fascinating to observe how a single character can carry so much meaning and history within itself.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 日 (にち) - dia, sol
• 日 (ひ) - dia, sol
• 曜日 (ようび) - day of the week (when used as part of the word to designate a specific day)
• 日 (か) - day, sun (a more specific or poetic usage)
• 実 (じつ) - reality, truth (they do not have the same basic meaning but can be used in certain contexts related to real days)
• 日 (じつ) - day, common in more formal expressions

日

Romaji: hi
Kana: ひ
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3

Translation / Meaning: sun; sunlight; day

Meaning in English: sun;sunshine;day

Definition: Time division for a day.

Example Sentences - (日) hi

See below some example sentences:

私は毎日香水をつけます。

Watashi wa mainichi kōsui o tsukemasu

I use perfume every day.

• 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun that means "I"
• は (wa) - particle that marks the topic of the sentence, indicating that the subject is "I"
• 毎日 (mainichi) - adverb meaning "every day"
• 香水 (kōsui) - noun meaning "perfume"
• を (wo) - particle that marks the direct object of the sentence, indicating that the object is "perfume"
• つけます (tsukemasu) - verb meaning "put" or "apply", conjugated in the present affirmative

私は大学で日本語を勉強しています。

Watashi wa daigaku de nihongo wo benkyou shiteimasu

I'm studying Japanese at the university.

• 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun that means "I"
• は (wa) - particle that marks the topic of the sentence, indicating that the subject is "I"
• 大学 (daigaku) - noun meaning "university"
• で (de) - particle that indicates the location where the action takes place, in this case, "at the university"
• 日本語 (nihongo) - noun meaning "Japanese"
• を (wo) - particle that marks the direct object of the sentence, indicating that "japanese" is the object of the action
• 勉強しています (benkyou shiteimasu) - verb meaning "to study" conjugated in the present continuous, indicating that the action is ongoing

私は毎日飯を食べます。

Watashi wa mainichi meshi wo tabemasu

I like rice every day.

• 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun that means "I"
• は (wa) - particle that marks the topic of the sentence, in this case, "I"
• 毎日 (mainichi) - adverb meaning "every day"
• 飯 (meshi) - noun that means "food" or "meal"
• を (wo) - particle that marks the direct object of the sentence, in this case, "food"
• 食べます (tabemasu) - verb that means "to eat" in the affirmative present

私はしょっちゅう日本語を勉強しています。

Watashi wa shocchuu nihongo wo benkyou shiteimasu

I'm always studying Japanese.

I often study Japanese.

• 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun that means "I"
• は (wa) - particle that marks the topic of the sentence
• しょっちゅう (shocchuu) - adverb meaning "always"
• 日本語 (nihongo) - noun meaning "Japanese" (language)
• を (wo) - Particle that marks the direct object of the sentence
• 勉強しています (benkyou shiteimasu) - compound verb meaning "I am studying"

私は毎日水筒を持っています。

Watashi wa mainichi suidō o motte imasu

I carry a water bottle every day.

I have a bottle of water every day.

• 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun that means "I"
• は (wa) - particle that marks the topic of the sentence
• 毎日 (mainichi) - adverb meaning "every day"
• 水筒 (suito) - The translation for "garrafa de água" is "water bottle".
• を (wo) - Particle that marks the direct object of the sentence
• 持っています (motteimasu) - verb that means "have" or "carry" in the affirmative present

私は毎日体を鍛える。

Watashi wa mainichi karada o kitaeru

I exercise my body every day.

I train my body every day.

• 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun that means "I"
• は (wa) - particle that marks the topic of the sentence
• 毎日 (mainichi) - adverb meaning "every day"
• 体 (karada) - noun meaning "body"
• を (wo) - Particle that marks the direct object of the sentence
• 鍛える (kitaeru) - verb meaning "to train" or "to exercise"

私は毎日歩くことが好きです。

Watashi wa mainichi aruku koto ga suki desu

I like to walk every day.

I like to walk every day.

• 私 (watashi) - signifies "I" in Japanese
• は (wa) - topic marker in Japanese, indicating that the subject of the sentence is "I"
• 毎日 (mainichi) - means "every day" in Japanese
• 歩くこと (aruku koto) - means "to walk" in Japanese, with "koto" being a nominal suffix that turns the verb into a noun
• が (ga) - Subject particle in Japanese, indicating that "walk" is the subject of the sentence
• 好き (suki) - means "to like" in Japanese
• です (desu) - To be verb in Japanese, used to indicate the end of the sentence and politeness.

私は毎日通学しています。

Watashi wa mainichi tsuugaku shiteimasu

I go to school every day.

I go to school every day.

• 私 (watashi) - signifies "I" in Japanese
• は (wa) - topic particle in Japanese, used to indicate the subject of the sentence
• 毎日 (mainichi) - means "every day" in Japanese
• 通学 (tsuugaku) - "学校に行く" em japonês.
• しています (shiteimasu) - The polite form of the verb "to do" in Japanese, indicating an ongoing action, is "しています" (shiteimasu).

私は毎日通勤しています。

Watashi wa mainichi tsūkin shiteimasu

I will work every day.

I travel every day.

• 私 (watashi) - signifies "I" in Japanese
• は (wa) - topic particle in Japanese, used to indicate the subject of the sentence
• 毎日 (mainichi) - means "every day" in Japanese
• 通勤 (tsūkin) - means "go to work" in Japanese
• しています (shiteimasu) - polite form of the verb "to do" in Japanese, indicating a continuous action in the present tense

私は今日の仕事を済ますつもりです。

Watashi wa kyō no shigoto o sumasu tsumori desu

I intend to finish my work today.

I will finish my work today.

• 私 (watashi) - signifies "I" in Japanese
• は (wa) - Japanese topic particle
• 今日 (kyou) - means "today" in Japanese.
• の (no) - Possession particle in Japanese
• 仕事 (shigoto) - "work" in Japanese.
• を (wo) - Direct object particle in Japanese
• 済ます (sumasu) - means "conclude" or "end" in Japanese
• つもり (tsumori) - means "intention" or "planning" in Japanese.
• です (desu) - polite way of "being" in Japanese