夕日・夕陽|ゆうひyuuhi[0]heiban (flat)
せきじつsekijitsu
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Which spelling to use
夕日夕日 is the more common form and the recommended default for beginners. It is the form to use when writing this word.
夕陽夕陽 is a less common kanji variant of 夕日. Beginners should normally choose 夕日 instead.
Definitions
- nounevening sun; setting sun
Synonyms & antonyms
- Antonym朝日あさひNeutralAntonym of 夕日: the morning sun, especially as it rises. Neutral in register, usable wherever 夕日 fits but for the start rather than the end of the day.
Choose 夕日 for the evening sun as it sets; choose 朝日 for its antonym, the morning or rising sun. The choice turns purely on time of day.
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