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
Related words
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.
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How to Write in Japanese - (日) hi
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Example Sentences - (日) hi
See below some example sentences:
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.
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
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
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
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"
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.
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
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
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.
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
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