429.陽

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陽

1. Meaning and Reading

  • sunshine, yang, positive
  • Onyomi : よう

2. Kanji Explanation

The sun (旦) rises and shines light (勿) over the hill (阝) — symbolizing 'sunshine'.

陽 kanji meaning and mnemonic illustration

3. Example Words

太陽 たいよう
sun

The sun rises in the east.

陽気 ようき
cheerfulness

He has a cheerful personality.