日
🌿 Nature4 strokesJLPT N5
Sun / Day
にち・ひ

📖 Meaning & Origin

The 日 radical represents the sun. Originally an ancient pictogram of a circle with a central dot — the glowing sun. It appears in kanji related to time, light, and daily life.

📚 Kanji by JLPT Level

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日
にち / ひ
day, sun
明
めい / あかるい
bright, clear
早
そう / はやい
early, fast
時
じ / とき
time, hour

💡 Teacher's Memory Tip

Picture a little window letting sunlight in — four sides and a bar in the middle. Wherever you see 日, think 'sun or time.'

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does this radical mean?

The 日 radical means 'sun' or 'day.' It evolved from an ancient circle-with-dot sun pictogram into today's rectangular form.

Which N5 kanji have this radical?

N5 kanji with 日: 日 (day/sun), 明 (bright — sun + moon together), 早 (early — sun rising), 時 (time — contains 日 on the left).

How can I remember this radical?

Imagine a small window (□) with a crossbar — sunlight streaming through. Any kanji with 日 deals with the sun, daytime, or the passage of time.

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