日向ひなた

noun

sunny place; in the sun

Refers to a spot where the sun shines directly, often contrasted with shade (日陰). Common in everyday descriptions of location or activity.

• 猫ねこが日向ひなたで気き持もちよさそうに寝ねている。

  A cat is sleeping comfortably in a sunny spot.

• 洗せん濯たく物ものを日向ひなたに干ほす。

  I hang the laundry in the sun.