noun
national flag of Japan; Japanese flag
Formal term for the Japanese flag, often used in official or historical contexts. Commonly called 日の丸 in everyday speech.
式典で日章旗が掲揚された。
The Japanese flag was hoisted at the ceremony.
Everyday term for the Japanese flag; 日章旗 is more formal and official.
Compound of 日章 (sun emblem) and 旗 (flag). The term is a formal designation for the national flag of Japan.