陽
陽·sun, positive
- On-yomi
- ヨウ
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 太陽 | たいよう | the sun |
| 陽気 | ようき | cheerful, lively |
| 太陽光 | たいようこう | sunlight, solar |
| 陽性 | ようせい | positive (test result) |
Example sentences
太陽が雲から出てきた。
たいようがくもからでてきた。
The sun came out from behind the clouds.
彼は陽気な性格だ。
かれはようきなせいかくだ。
He has a cheerful personality.
屋根に太陽光パネルをつけた。
やねにたいようこうぱねるをつけた。
We put solar panels on the roof.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 太陽 as *たいよ
- Confusing 陽気 (cheerful) with 天気 (weather), even though 陽気 can also describe mild weather
Memory aid
Picture it
The hill radical 阝 with a sun (日) shining above — the sunny side of the hill.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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