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日光

Sunlight


Meaning

Sunlight

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You have sun light. What kind of light would this be? Obviously sunlight.


Reading

にっこう

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. Since the にち reading of 日 becomes にっ here, we've made a mnemonic for you to remember this reading: The best place for sunlight in Japan is Nikkō (にっこう). It's one of Japan's most beautiful national parks, and the perfect spot to catch some rays!


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 日光に当てる

    to expose to sunlight

    日光にさらす

    to expose to sunlight

  • 日光をあびる

    to bask in sunlight

    日光をさける

    to avoid sunlight

  • 日光が入る

    sunlight comes in, sunlight enters

    日光が当たる

    sunlight hits, sunlight shines on

Context Sentences

このアパートは日光がよく入る。

This apartment gets good sunlight.

日光に体が当たりすぎるのも、よくないよ。

It's not good to expose your body to the sunlight too much.

北からは日光があまり入らないです。

There is little sunlight coming from the north.


Kanji Composition