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

明日

ashita

tomorrow

明後日

asate

the day after tomorrow

悪日

akubi

day of bad luck

連日

renjitsu

every day; prolonged

来日

rainichi

Arrival in Japan; arriving in Japan; visit to Japan

四日

yoka

4th day of the month

曜日

youbi

day of the week

八日

youka

Eight days; the eighth (day of the month)

夕日

yuuhi

(In) The Sun of the Night; sunset

六日

muika

six days; Sixth (day of the month)

Romaji: hi
Kana:
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

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競馬は日本で人気のあるスポーツです。

Keiba wa Nihon de ninki no aru supootsu desu

Horse racing is a popular sport in Japan.

  • 競馬 - Horses race
  • は - Topic particle
  • 日本 - Japan
  • で - place particle
  • 人気 - Popularity
  • の - Possession particle
  • ある - Verb "to be" in the present tense
  • スポーツ - sport
  • です - polite way of "being" in the present
紙幣は日本の通貨の一つです。

Shihei wa Nihon no tsūka no hitotsu desu

Banknotes are one of the Japanese currencies.

  • 紙幣 (shihai) - paper money
  • は (wa) - Topic particle
  • 日本 (nihon) - Japan
  • の (no) - Possessive particle
  • 通貨 (tsūka) - Coin
  • の (no) - connecting particle
  • 一つ (hitotsu) - I'm sorry, but I need the text you would like me to translate. Please provide the content for translation.
  • です (desu) - Verb to be/estar
終日勉強する。

Shūjitsu benkyō suru

I'm going to study all day.

Study all day.

  • 終日 - It means "all day" or "throughout the day."
  • 勉強 - means "study" or "learn".
  • する - is a verb that means "to do."
至って普通の日です。

Atatte futsū no hi desu

It's a very ordinary day.

  • 至って - adverb meaning "extremely" or "very"
  • 普通 - adjective meaning "common" or "normal"
  • の - particle that indicates possession or belonging
  • 日 - noun meaning "day"
  • です - verb ser/estar in the present, indicating a statement or description
良い一日を過ごしてください。

Yoi ichinichi wo sugoshite kudasai

Have a good day.

  • 良い (yoi) - good
  • 一日 (ichinichi) - um dia
  • を (wo) - direct object particle
  • 過ごして (sugoshite) - spend time)
  • ください (kudasai) - please (imperative form)
荷物が明日届く予定です。

Nimotsu ga ashita todoku yotei desu

My order is scheduled to arrive tomorrow.

The luggage will arrive tomorrow.

  • 荷物 - means "package" or "luggage"
  • が - subject particle
  • 明日 - It means "tomorrow".
  • 届く - verb meaning "to arrive" or "to be delivered"
  • 予定 - means "planned" or "foreseen"
  • です - Verb "to be" in polite form
蕎麦は日本の伝統的な食べ物です。

Soba wa Nihon no dentōteki na tabemono desu

Soba is a traditional Japanese food.

  • 蕎麦 (soba) - Japanese noodles made from buckwheat
  • は (wa) - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
  • 日本 (Nihon) - Japan
  • の (no) - grammatical particle that indicates possession or relationship
  • 伝統的な (dentōteki na) - Traditional
  • 食べ物 (tabemono) - food
  • です (desu) - Verb to be/estar in the present
行くは日本語で「いく」と言います。

Iku wa nihongo de "iku" to iimasu

I'm going to Japanese in Japanese.

  • 行く (iku) - means "to go" in Japanese
  • 日本語 (nihongo) - "日本語"
  • で (de) - a particle that indicates the means or manner of doing something
  • 「いく」(iku) - a pronúncia em japonês da palavra "ir" é "iku" (行く)
  • 言います (iimasu) - significa "言う" em japonês.
西日本は美しいです。

Nishi Nihon wa utsukushii desu

The west of Japan is beautiful.

West of Japan is beautiful.

  • 西日本 - West Japan
  • は - Topic particle
  • 美しい - utsukushii (bonito)
  • です - Desu (To be - linking verb
観光は日本の文化を体験する素晴らしい方法です。

Kankou wa Nihon no bunka o taiken suru subarashii houhou desu

Tourism is a great way to experience Japanese culture.

  • 観光 - Tourism
  • は - Topic particle
  • 日本 - Japan
  • の - Possessive particle
  • 文化 - culture
  • を - direct object particle
  • 体験する - to experiment
  • 素晴らしい - amazing
  • 方法 - method
  • です - be (linking verb)
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