172.晴


1. Meaning and Reading

  • clear up, fine weather
  • Onyomi : せい
  • Kunyomi : れる

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 日 : sun
  • 青 : blue

The rising sun (日) makes the sky turn blue (青), symbolizing ‘clear weather’.

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3. Example Words

晴れ はれ
fine weather

Today is sunny.

快晴 かいせい
clear sky

A clear sky spreads wide.