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:

金曜日には友達と遊びに行く予定です。

Kin'yōbi ni wa tomodachi to asobi ni iku yotei desu

I have plans to go out with friends on Friday.

I plan to go play with my friends on Friday.

• 金曜日 - Friday
• には - time indication, "on Friday"
• 友達 - friends
• と - particle that indicates company, "with"
• 遊びに行く - go to have fun
• 予定 - plan, schedule
• です - verb ser/estar in the present, "is/is"

降水量が多い日は傘を持って出かけましょう。

Kousuiryou ga ooi hi wa kasa wo motte dekakemashou

Go out with an umbrella on days when there is a lot of rainfall.

• 降水量 - amount of rain
• が - subject particle
• 多い - very
• 日 - day
• は - Topic particle
• 傘 - umbrella
• を - object particle
• 持って - load
• 出かけましょう - let's go out

雨天の日は傘を持って出かけるのが大切です。

Amten no hi wa kasa wo motte dekakeru no ga taisetsu desu

Em dias chuvosos

It is important to go out with an umbrella on rainy days.

• 雨天の日 - rainy day
• は - Topic particle
• 傘を持って - holding an umbrella
• 出かける - go out
• のが - nominal particle
• 大切です - is important

風俗は日本の文化の一部です。

Fūzoku wa Nihon no bunka no ichibu desu

Customs is part of Japanese culture.

• 風俗 - costumes/traditions
• は - Topic particle
• 日本 - Japan
• の - Possession particle
• 文化 - culture
• の - Possession particle
• 一部 - part
• です - Verb to be/estar in the present

焦げ茶色の木漏れ日が心地よい。

Kogecha iro no komorebi ga kokochiyoii

The burnt brown sun rays are comfortable.

• 焦げ茶色 - Burnt umber color
• の - Possession particle
• 木漏れ日 - sunlight filtered through the leaves of the trees
• が - subject particle
• 心地よい - pleasant, comfortable

私たちは明日の試合に向けて張り切っています。

Watashitachi wa ashita no shiai ni mukete harikitte imasu

We are excited and excited for tomorrow's game.

We are excited for tomorrow's match.

• 私たちは - We
• 明日 - Tomorrow
• の - Possessive particle
• 試合 - Game
• に - Destination particle
• 向けて - towards
• 張り切っています - We're excited

鉄道は日本の交通手段の一つです。

Tetsudou wa Nihon no koutsu shudan no hitotsu desu

The railways are one of the means of transportation in Japan.

The railway is one of Japan's means of transport.

• 鉄道 - Means "railway" in Japanese.
• は - is a Japanese grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "railroad".
• 日本 - Means "Japan" in Japanese.
• の - is a Japanese grammatical particle that indicates possession or belonging, in this case, "of Japan".
• 交通手段 - means "means of transport" in Japanese.
• の - again, it indicates possession or belonging, in this case, "of means of transport".
• 一つ - means "one" in Japanese, in this case, "one of the means of transport".
• です - It is a polite way to say "is" in Japanese.

衆議院は日本の国会の一つです。

Shugiin wa Nihon no kokkai no hitotsu desu

The House of Representatives is one of the Japanese houses of parliament.

The House of Representatives is one of the Japanese diet.

• 衆議院 - Shugiin (House of Representatives)
• は - Topic particle
• 日本 - Nihon (Japan)
• の - Possession particle
• 国会 - Kokkai (Parliament)
• の - Possession particle
• 一つ - hitotsu (um)
• です - desu (is)

製造業は日本の経済にとって重要な役割を果たしています。

Seizōgyō wa Nihon no keizai ni totte jūyōna yakuwari o hatashite imasu

The manufacturing industry plays an important role in the economy of Japan.

The manufacturing industry plays an important role in the Japanese economy.

• 製造業 - Manufacturing industry
• は - Topic particle
• 日本の - From Japan
• 経済にとって - For the economy
• 重要な - Important
• 役割を果たしています - Plays a role

製鉄は日本の重要な産業の一つです。

Seitetsu wa Nihon no juuyou na sangyou no hitotsu desu

Steel production is one of Japan's important industries.

Siderúrgica is one of the important industries in Japan.

• 製鉄 (せいてつ) - siderurgia
• は - Topic particle
• 日本 (にほん) - Japan
• の - Possession particle
• 重要な (じゅうような) - important
• 産業 (さんぎょう) - industry
• の - Possession particle
• 一つ (ひとつ) - I'm sorry, but I need the text you would like me to translate. Please provide the content for translation.
• です - Verb "to be"