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:

日用品は毎日必要なものです。

Nichiyōhin wa mainichi hitsuyōna mono desu

The daily needs are necessary things every day.

Daily needs are needed every day.

• 日用品 (にちようひん) - daily use items
• は - Topic particle
• 毎日 (まいにち) - every day
• 必要 (ひつよう) - necessary
• な - assignment particle
• もの - thing
• です - Verb to be/estar in the present

日程を確認してください。

Nittei wo kakunin shite kudasai

Please check the agenda.

Please check the schedule.

• 日程 - means "agenda" or "calendar" in Japanese.
• を - direct object particle in Japanese.
• 確認 - means "check" or "confirm" in Japanese.
• して - conjugated form of the verb "suru" which means "to do" in Japanese.
• ください - imperative form of the verb "kudasai" which means "please" in Japanese.

明くる日に会いましょう。

Mokuru hi ni aimashou

Let's meet next day.

I see you on a brilliant day.

• 明くる (akuru) - means "next" or "following"
• 日 (hi) - means "day"
• に (ni) - particle indicating the time at which something occurs
• 会いましょう (aimashou) - means "let's meet"

明後日は会議があります。

Ashita wa kaigi ga arimasu

There will be a meeting the day after tomorrow.

There will be a meeting a day the day tomorrow.

• 明後日 - means "the day after tomorrow"
• は - Topic particle
• 会議 - means "meeting"
• が - subject particle
• あります - verb "to have" in polite form

明日は晴れるでしょう。

Ashita wa hareru deshou

Tomorrow is expected to be sunny.

Tomorrow will be sunny.

• 明日 - tomorrow
• は - Topic particle
• 晴れる - to be sunny
• でしょう - expression of probability or assumption

明日は晴れるといいですね。

Ashita wa hareru to ii desu ne

I hope the sun shines tomorrow.

I hope it will be sunny tomorrow.

• 明日 - tomorrow
• は - Topic particle
• 晴れる - to be sunny
• と - Quote particle
• いい - good
• です - Verb "to be"
• ね - completion particle

明日は決行だ。

Ashita wa kekkou da

Tomorrow is the day of action.

Tomorrow is happening.

• 明日 - tomorrow
• は - Topic particle
• 決行 - execution decided, action decided
• だ - Verb to be/estar in the present

文語を学ぶことは日本語を深く理解するために重要です。

Bungo wo manabu koto wa Nihongo wo fukaku rikai suru tame ni juuyou desu

Learning Bungo is important for understanding Japanese deeply.

Learning phrases are important for deep understanding of Japanese.

• 文語 - It means "written language" or "classical Japanese".
• を - Particle that indicates the object of the action.
• 学ぶ - verb that means "study" or "learn".
• こと - Noun meaning "thing" or "fact".
• は - Particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
• 日本語 - It means "Japanese".
• を - Particle that indicates the object of the action.
• 深く - adverb that means "deeply".
• 理解する - verb that means "to understand" or "to comprehend".
• ために - expression that means "for" or "in order to".
• 重要です - adjective that means "important".

日付を確認してください。

Hiduke wo kakunin shite kudasai

Please check the date.

Check the date.

• 日付 (data) - indicates that it is necessary to check the date
• を (partícula) - indicates the object of the action
• 確認 (verificar) - action that must be taken
• してください (por favor faça) - polite request for the action to be taken

日帰り旅行が楽しいです。

Nikkari ryokou ga tanoshii desu

Day trips are enjoyable.

A day trip is fun.

• 日帰り旅行 - One-day trip
• が - Subject particle
• 楽しい - Funny
• です - polite way of being