Translation and Meaning of: 陽射 - hizashi

The Japanese word 「陽射」 (hizashi) refers to sunlight or sun rays. This expression is composed of two kanji: 「陽」 which means "sun" or "positive", and 「射」 which represents "to shoot" or "to project". The term evokes the image of sunlight striking the surface of the Earth, bringing with it light, warmth, and vitality.

Etymologically, the combination of these kanji creates a connotation that goes beyond simple sunlight. The kanji 「陽」 is also associated with positive characteristics, such as brightness and joy, while 「射」 suggests a movement in a straight or targeted direction, thus emphasizing the direct and powerful nature of sunlight. The choice of these kanji to form the word conveys not only the physical presence of sunlight but also its influence and vital importance for life on Earth.

Historically, the notion of sunlight as a source of energy and life holds great importance in cultures around the world. In Japan, the sun is considered a primordial force, evidenced by the reverence for the sun in Shintoism, where it is regarded as a divine entity. As such, the understanding and nomenclature of the sun and its rays have deep roots in the cultural and spiritual context of Japan.

Variations and Everyday Use

In addition to 「陽射」, the word 「日差し」 (also read as hizashi) is a variant with a similar meaning, used interchangeably in everyday life. Both words poetically describe the sunlight filtering through the leaves of trees, penetrating a window, or gently warming a space. The subtle and emotional aesthetics associated with these expressions resonate deeply in Japanese arts and literature, highlighting Japan's special relationship with nature and the phenomenon of sunlight.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 日差し (Hizashi) - Sun exposure; direct solar radiation.
• 光線 (Kōsen) - Ray of light; beam of light that may include sunlight.
• 太陽光 (Taiyōkō) - Sunlight; light emitted directly by the sun.
• 陽光 (Yōkō) - Sunlight; generally refers to the diffused or softened light from the sun.

陽射

Romaji: hizashi
Kana: ひざし
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n2

Translation / Meaning: Sun light; sunshine

Meaning in English: sunlight;rays of the sun

Definition: sunlight and warmth.

Example Sentences - (陽射) hizashi

See below some example sentences:

陽射しは眩しいですね。

Hizashi wa mabushii desu ne

The sunlight is bright

The sunlight is stunning.

• 陽射し (ひざし) - Sunlight
• は - Topic particle
• 眩しい (まぶしい) - brilliant, dazzling
• です - verb to be in the polite form
• ね - particle for seeking confirmation or agreement