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:

私たちは明日の計画を決める必要があります。

Watashitachi wa ashita no keikaku o kimeru hitsuyō ga arimasu

We need to decide the plan for tomorrow.

We need to decide on tomorrow's plan.

• 私たち - 私たち
• 明日 - "明日"
• の - Possession particle in Japanese
• 計画 - "プラン" em japonês.
• を - Direct Object Particle in Japanese
• 決める - "decidir" em japonês é 決定する (kettei suru).
• 必要 - "Necessário" in Japanese
• が - Subject particle in Japanese.
• あります - "存在する" (sonzai suru)

私たちは明日早朝に発つ予定です。

Watashitachi wa ashita chouchou ni tatsu yotei desu

We have plans to leave tomorrow morning.

Let's go early in the morning tomorrow.

• 私たちは - we
• 明日 - tomorrow
• 早朝に - Early morning
• 発つ - to leave
• 予定です - Planned

私たちは毎日の活動を大切にしています。

Watashitachi wa mainichi no katsudō o taisetsu ni shiteimasu

We value our daily activities.

We value our daily activities.

• 私たちは - We
• 毎日の - diary
• 活動を - Activities
• 大切にしています - We value a lot

私たちは毎日登校します。

Watashitachi wa mainichi toukou shimasu

We go to school every day.

Let's go to school every day.

• 私たちは - We
• 毎日 - every day
• 登校します - let's go to school

私たちは毎日新鮮な野菜を採っています。

Watashitachi wa mainichi shinsen na yasai o toratte imasu

We reap fresh vegetables every day.

We chose fresh vegetables every day.

• 私たちは - We
• 毎日 - every day
• 新鮮な - Frescoes
• 野菜を - vegetables
• 採っています - We collect

私たちは明日新しい町を訪れます。

Watashitachi wa ashita atarashii machi o otozuremasu

We're going to visit a new city tomorrow.

We're visiting a new city tomorrow.

• 私たちは - Personal pronoun "we"
• 明日 - adverb "tomorrow"
• 新しい - adjective "new"
• 町 - noun "city"
• を - direct object particle
• 訪れます - verb "to visit" conjugated in the present/future

私たちは明日会議を行う予定です。

Watashitachi wa ashita kaigi o okonau yotei desu

We have plans to hold a meeting tomorrow.

We will have a meeting tomorrow.

• 私たちは - 「私たち」
• 明日 - "Amanhã" em japonês é "明日" (ashita).
• 会議 - "Reunião"
• を - Direct object particle in Japanese
• 行う - "Realizar" em japonês é "実現する" (jitsugen suru).
• 予定 - "プラン" ou "アジェンダ"
• です - polite way of "being" in Japanese

私の目覚まし時計は毎日少しずつずれる。

Watashi no mezamashi tokei wa mainichi sukoshi zutsu zureru

My alarm clock is a little late every day.

My alarm clock changes gradually every day.

• 私の - "Meu" in Japanese
• 目覚まし時計 - "despertador" in Japanese.
• は - Japanese topic particle
• 毎日 - "todos os dias" in Japanese
• 少しずつ - "pouco a pouco" in Japanese
• ずれる - "deslocar-se" in Japanese

私の課は日本語を勉強することです。

Watashi no ka wa nihongo wo benkyou suru koto desu

My section is to study Japanese.

• 私の課 (watashi no ka) - "my task"
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 日本語 (nihongo) - "Japanese"
• を (wo) - direct object particle
• 勉強する (benkyou suru) - "study"
• こと (koto) - abstract noun indicating action or event
• です (desu) - Verb to be/estar in the present

私の時間割は毎週月曜日から金曜日までです。

Watashi no jikanwari wa maishuu getsuyoubi kara kin'youbi made desu

My schedule is Monday through Friday every Monday.

• 私の時間割 - "My schedule" in Japanese
• は - Japanese topic particle
• 毎週 - "Every week" in Japanese
• 月曜日 - "Monday" in Japanese
• から - "From" in Japanese
• 金曜日 - "Friday" in Japanese
• まで - "Until" in Japanese
• です - polite way of "being" in Japanese