188.昼


1. Meaning and Reading

  • daytime, noon
  • Onyomi : ちゅう
  • Kunyomi : ひる

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 尺 : ruler, measure
  • 日 : sun
  • 一 : ground surface

Measuring the sun (日) rising high above the ground (一) with a ruler (尺), symbolizing ‘daytime’.

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3. Example Words

ひる
daytime

Daytime is very bright.

昼食 ちゅうしょく
lunch

I eat lunch.

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