Translation guide
The star at the center of our solar system. In Japanese, the Sun is most commonly referred to as 太陽 (taiyō), but other terms exist for specific contexts like sunrise, sunset, or sunlight.
Referring to the Sun in general, scientific, or everyday contexts.
The standard word for the Sun. Used in everyday conversation, science, and literature.
The Sun rises in the east.
The sunlight is dazzling.
Often used in compound words or poetic contexts. Can also mean 'day' or 'sunlight'.
The Sun sets.
Talking about the light and warmth from the Sun.
Refers specifically to sunlight or sunshine.
Bask in the sunlight.
Sunlight, often with a nuance of rays or beams. Common in weather contexts.
Alternative kanji for 日差し, sometimes used in literary contexts.
Referring to the Sun rising.
The standard word for sunrise.
Tomorrow's sunrise is at 5 o'clock.
Referring to the Sun setting.
Using 'Sun' in proper nouns, metaphors, or cultural references.
Used in compounds like 日曜日 (Sunday) or 日本 (Japan, literally 'sun origin').
Japan is also called 'the land of the rising sun'.
The sunlight is strong today.
The sunlight is warm.
日没は午後6時です。
Sunset is at 6 p.m.