Translation guide
The sun as it appears in the evening, often with a warm, golden light. In Japanese, this is commonly expressed with specific compound words or descriptive phrases.
Referring to the sun during the evening hours, typically before sunset.
The most common and natural word for 'evening sun'. It evokes the warm, reddish light of the setting sun.
The evening sun is beautiful, isn't it?
The evening sun is streaming in through the window.
Same reading and meaning as 夕日, but uses a different kanji (陽) which emphasizes the sun's rays or light. Often used in poetic or literary contexts.
A more literal and descriptive phrase meaning 'the sun of the evening'. It is clear but less idiomatic than 夕日.
The evening sun is still bright.
Specifically the sun as it is setting or about to set, often with dramatic colors.
Refers to the sunset glow or the reddened sky at dusk. While it literally means 'evening burn', it is the most natural way to talk about the beautiful colors of the evening sun.
Today's evening sun (sunset glow) is especially beautiful.
A literary term for the setting sun. Often used in written descriptions or poetry.
Describing the quality of light from the evening sun, often golden or soft.
The townscape illuminated by the evening sun.
The children are running in the evening sun (glow).
水平線に沈む落日。
The setting sun sinking below the horizon.
The evening sun's light is reflecting off the lake surface.