夕陽
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Meanings
1
formal or literary
Formal or literary term for the sun as it sets in the evening. The more common word is 夕日 (ゆうひ).
See also: 夕日 (ゆうひ)
The setting sun dyed the western sky red.
2
formal or literary
Formal or literary term for the time of day when the sun is setting. In modern Japanese, 夕方 or 夕暮れ are more common.
At dusk, the town grows quiet.