Translation of Japanese word "太陽" to English
太陽
たいよう
[taiyou]
IPA: /taɪjɔː/
Meaning
NounThe star that is closest to the Earth.
How to use
太陽 (taiyou) — 'the sun'. 太陽が昇る — the sun rises. 太陽光 (taiyoukou) — sunlight. 日光 (nikkou) — sunlight / also city name.
🇬🇧 English
sun
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 太陽
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): たいよう
Romaji Transcription: taiyou
Example Sentences
太陽が昇りました。
たいようがのぼりました。
The sun rose.
太陽が沈みました。
たいようがしずみました。
The sun set.
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Common phrases
- 太陽が昇る / 沈む— the sun rises / sets
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Frequency rank: #163 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "太陽" mean?▼
The Japanese word "太陽" means "sun" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "太陽"?▼
The word "太陽" is read as "たいよう" (taiyou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Visible in the sky during the day.".
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