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:

悪日にも明日がある。

Warui hi ni mo ashita ga aru

Even on a bad day

There is tomorrow on bad days.

• 悪日 - It means "bad day" in Japanese.
• にも - It is a Japanese particle that indicates inclusion or addition.
• 明日 - It means "tomorrow" in Japanese.
• が - It is a Japanese particle that indicates the subject of the sentence.
• ある - means "to exist" in Japanese.
• . - Finish the sentence.

慣用句は日本語の表現を理解する上で重要です。

Kanyouku wa nihongo no hyougen wo rikai suru ue de juuyou desu

The Institute of Ideas is important for understanding Japanese expressions.

• 慣用句 - Idiomatic expressions
• は - Topic particle
• 日本語 - Japanese language
• の - Possessive particle
• 表現 - expression
• を - Direct object particle
• 理解する - to understand
• 上で - In the perspective of
• 重要 - Important
• です - Verb to be

文字は日本語の基本的な要素です。

Mojiretsu wa Nihongo no kihonteki na youso desu

The characters are the basic elements of the Japanese.

• 文字 (moji) - characters
• は (wa) - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
• 日本語 (nihongo) - Japanese language
• の (no) - Particle indicating possession or relationship
• 基本的 (kihonteki) - basic, fundamental
• な (na) - Particle indicating adjective
• 要素 (yōso) - element, component
• です (desu) - verb to be in the polite form

日日是好日

Nichinichi wa kounichi

Every day are good days.

Day and day is a good day

• 日 - means "day" in Japanese and Chinese
• 是 - means "is" in Chinese
• 好 - means "good" in Chinese

「日々心掛けることが大切です。」

Hibi kokorogakeru koto ga taisetsu desu

It is important to keep in mind every day.

• 日々 - means "every day" or "daily"
• 心掛ける - means "to keep in mind" or "to pay attention to"
• こと - means "thing" or "subject"
• 大切 - means "important" or "valuable"
• です - is a particle that indicates the polite form of the verb "to be"

日夜勉強する。

Nichiya benkyou suru

Study day and night.

Study day and night.

• 日 - means "day" in Japanese
• 夜 - It means "night" in Japanese.
• 勉強 - means "to study" in Japanese
• する - The word "fazer" means "to do" in Japanese.

日の入りは美しいです。

Hinon'iri wa utsukushii desu

The sunset is beautiful.

The sunset is beautiful.

• 日の入り - It means "sunset" in Japanese.
• は - Topic particle
• 美しい - adjective meaning "beautiful" or "beautiful"
• です - Verb "to be" in polite form

日の丸は日本の国旗です。

Nihon no maru wa Nihon no kokki desu

Hinomaru is a Japanese flag.

• 日の丸 - rising sun flag
• は - Topic marking particle
• 日本 - Japan
• の - Possession particle
• 国旗 - National flag
• です - Verb to be/estar in the present

日光は美しい自然がたくさんある場所です。

Nikkou wa utsukushii shizen ga takusan aru basho desu

Nikko is a place with a lot of beautiful nature.

• 日光 - Proper name referring to a city in Japan.
• は - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
• 美しい - Adjective that means "beautiful"
• 自然 - Noun that means "nature"
• が - Grammatical particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• たくさん - Adverb that means "very"
• ある - Verb that means "to exist"
• 場所 - Noun that means "place"
• です - Linking verb that indicates the end of the sentence and formality.

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