45.夕


1. Meaning and Reading

  • evening
  • Kunyomi : ゆう

2. Kanji Explanation

Represents the moment the moon begins to rise, meaning ‘evening’.

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3. Example Words

夕方 ゆうがた
evening

I go shopping in the evening.

夕日 ゆうひ
evening sun, sunset

The evening sun is setting into the sea.