The sky at dawn began to lighten.
They set out at daybreak.
in the event of; when it comes to; upon
Only with reading あかつき
Used in the pattern 〜の暁に to mean 'when something happens' or 'in the event of'. Often implies a future, significant, or hoped-for occasion. Restricted to the reading あかつき.
Upon success, let's celebrate grandly.
When I pass the exam, I plan to go on a trip with my family.
Once I pass the exam, let's celebrate with the family.
We greeted a beautiful dawn at the mountaintop.
Kana spelling is acceptable, especially in informal or learner contexts, but the kanji form is common.
Out-dated kanji form (kyūjitai). Rarely used in modern writing.