日ひの丸まるの旗はた

noun

flag with a red circle on a white background

Describes the physical design: a white field with a red disc. Often used when referring to the flag as an object or symbol.

• 運うん動どう会かいで、子こ供どもたちが小ちいさな日ひの丸まるの旗はたを振ふっていた。

  At the sports day, the children were waving small flags with a red circle on a white background.

noun

national flag of Japan

Specifically the national flag of Japan, also known as 日章旗 (にっしょうき). Used in official or patriotic contexts.

See also: 日章旗

• 祝しゅく日じつには、家いえの前まえに日ひの丸まるの旗はたを掲かかげる家か庭ていもある。

  On national holidays, some households display the national flag of Japan in front of their houses.