暁
暁·daybreak, dawn, in the event
- On-yomi
- ギョウ
- Kun-yomi
- あかつき
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 暁 | あかつき | daybreak; (〜した暁には) when something comes about |
| 早暁 | そうぎょう | early dawn |
| 暁天 | ぎょうてん | dawn sky |
| 通暁 | つうぎょう | being thoroughly versed in something |
Example sentences
暁の空が赤く染まった。
あかつきのそらがあかくそまった。
The dawn sky turned red.
合格した暁には、みんなでお祝いしよう。
ごうかくしたあかつきには、みんなでおいわいしよう。
When you pass, let's all celebrate.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- 〜した暁には means 'in the event that ...', nothing to do with morning
- 暁 alone is あかつき; the ギョウ reading appears only in written compounds
Memory aid
Picture it
The sun 日 beside 尭 (high): the sun climbing just high enough to be seen — daybreak.
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